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P796 VFU

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 VFU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,868 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 115,852 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,071 miles

front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,124 miles

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 105,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 103,871 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 103,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 102,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 102,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 101,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 93,710 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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P796 VFU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P796 VFU, 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 P796 VFU registered?

P796 VFU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P796 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 VFU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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