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P705 FEC

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

129,751 mi
Last recorded129,751 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 FEC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 129,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 124,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 124,327 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 124,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 118,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,669 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 115,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,124 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,348 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both strut top mountings have slight play in them

o/s t.r.e is slightly bent

stone chips to screen

Fail 24 Feb 2009 111,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both strut top mountings have slight play in them

o/s t.r.e is slightly bent

stone chips to screen

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 103,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,705 miles

Offside Front 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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P705 FEC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P705 FEC, 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 P705 FEC registered?

P705 FEC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P705 FEC safe to buy?

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