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P791 PLW

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 PLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,979 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,915 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 68,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,485 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,217 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,623 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,695 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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P791 PLW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P791 PLW, 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 P791 PLW registered?

P791 PLW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P791 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P791 PLW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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