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P811 ONA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

48,253 mi
Last recorded48,253 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 ONA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 48,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 48,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,244 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,244 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,244 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,130 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,714 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,879 miles

Oil leak engine ()

undersheilds fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,640 miles

undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,201 miles

undersheilds fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,196 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,877 miles

advise under sheilds fitted

Fail 22 May 2009 37,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise under sheilds fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 35,792 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 31,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing uneven inside edges

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front headlamp glass chipped

Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,896 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2005 29,233 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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P811 ONA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P811 ONA, 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 P811 ONA registered?

P811 ONA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P811 ONA safe to buy?

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