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P81 YTY

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,676 mi
Last recorded37,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 YTY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,676 miles

engine under tray covered in oil from engine

Fail 5 Jul 2022 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine under tray covered in oil from engine

Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 37,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,114 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 36,114 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,413 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,279 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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P81 YTY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P81 YTY, 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 P81 YTY registered?

P81 YTY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P81 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 YTY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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