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P745 VHR

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,959 mi
Last recorded29,959 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 VHR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,959 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 29,959 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 29,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 26,593 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 26,135 miles

Front shocker protection kits split both sides

Fail 4 May 2021 26,135 miles

Front shocker protection kits split both sides

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 26,008 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,951 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 23,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P745 VHR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P745 VHR, 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 P745 VHR registered?

P745 VHR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P745 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P745 VHR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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