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P661 ODA

1997 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 ODA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 102,848 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,158 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 101,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,155 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 92,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,382 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 87,953 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 83,353 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 83,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P661 ODA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P661 ODA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P661 ODA registered?

P661 ODA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P661 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 ODA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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