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P717 HCF

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 HCF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,595 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,842 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 88,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,471 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,882 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,955 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,953 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,035 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 55,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,887 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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P717 HCF 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 85%.

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 P717 HCF, 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 P717 HCF registered?

P717 HCF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P717 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 HCF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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