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P822 VUH

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

107,532 mi
Last recorded107,532 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 VUH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 106,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 106,920 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake hose ends corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,401 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake hose ends corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mounting starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,715 miles

front backing plates rusty but not insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,992 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces bands of corrosion.

Both front tyre inner edges worn.

Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount separating/rubber/metal.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,966 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front brake backing plates corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 90,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,180 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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P822 VUH 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 P822 VUH, 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 P822 VUH registered?

P822 VUH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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