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P792 TMY

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 TMY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 55,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,683 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,142 miles

plastic covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Sep 2018 54,142 miles

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

plastic covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,704 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,295 miles

brake discs scored slightly

front springs do not locate when the suspension is fully extended

plastic undertrays prevent examination of some components

slight play n/s front suspension strut at the upper mounting

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front road springs are loose in the struts but not insecure (advise adjustable shockers are set correctly)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,464 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,849 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs pitted and slightly scored

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,346 miles

rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,354 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,470 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 27 Jun 2006 45,121 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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P792 TMY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P792 TMY, 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 P792 TMY registered?

P792 TMY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P792 TMY safe to buy?

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