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P66 DRJ

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,915 mi
Last recorded51,915 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 DRJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 51,915 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 51,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 50,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 50,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,723 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 48,128 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,962 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 46,962 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,566 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 45,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2017 44,909 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,758 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,402 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 38,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,057 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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P66 DRJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P66 DRJ, 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 P66 DRJ registered?

P66 DRJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P66 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P66 DRJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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