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P762 YWV

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,713 mi
Last recorded131,713 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 YWV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,713 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 131,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 129,027 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 129,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 128,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 114,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,764 miles

major oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,132 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,005 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs inner face worn to limit

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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P762 YWV is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P762 YWV, 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 P762 YWV registered?

P762 YWV is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P762 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 YWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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