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P739 BCP

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,674 mi
Last recorded71,674 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 BCP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has movement/play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has movement/play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 68,457 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking Fuel cap seal cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has movement/play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has movement/play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,287 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,736 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 66,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,009 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,811 miles

N/S/F brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

O/S/F brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,567 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in N/S steering arm joint

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in N/S steering arm joint

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,216 miles

play in N/S steering arm joint

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,001 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 42,270 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,179 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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P739 BCP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P739 BCP, 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 P739 BCP registered?

P739 BCP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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