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P653 SWC

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,800 mi
Last recorded63,800 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 SWC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,800 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 63,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,843 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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P653 SWC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P653 SWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P653 SWC registered?

P653 SWC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P653 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P653 SWC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P653 SWC have outstanding finance?

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