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P784 WGS

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,260 mi
Last recorded107,260 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 WGS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 107,260 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 107,260 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 106,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 104,961 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 104,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 102,057 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 100,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 94,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 87,143 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 86,885 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P784 WGS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P784 WGS, 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 P784 WGS registered?

P784 WGS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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