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P779 VFA

1997 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,364 mi
Last recorded64,364 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 VFA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,364 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,283 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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P779 VFA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P779 VFA, 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 P779 VFA registered?

P779 VFA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P779 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 VFA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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