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P721 AWW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,323 mi
Last recorded51,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 AWW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 51,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,132 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,080 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,306 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 27 May 2016 49,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 48,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,406 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 45,389 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,921 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,418 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2005 17,524 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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P721 AWW 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 90%.

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 P721 AWW, 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 P721 AWW registered?

P721 AWW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P721 AWW safe to buy?

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