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P719 BUG

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,258 mi
Last recorded173,258 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 BUG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 173,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 172,538 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 171,966 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 171,873 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate sports steering wheel (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 171,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 170,911 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 170,215 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 158,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 155,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 147,451 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 147,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,715 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight surface corrosion on running gear & brake pipe ends

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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P719 BUG is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P719 BUG, 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 P719 BUG registered?

P719 BUG is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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