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P800 CHU

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP800 CHU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 147,243 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 147,243 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 147,243 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 147,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 147,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 147,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2019 146,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine air pipe split

Pass 11 Nov 2016 146,921 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,260 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 145,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 144,285 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 143,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 139,430 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 139,424 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 133,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 127,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 120,915 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 117,085 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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P800 CHU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P800 CHU, 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 P800 CHU registered?

P800 CHU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P800 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P800 CHU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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