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P83 PTR

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,622 mi
Last recorded91,622 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 PTR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,622 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 91,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,360 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,354 miles

Offside Rear lens slightly cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,086 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 88,086 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 87,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,797 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 80,797 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 80,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 80,772 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,258 miles

under tray fitted obsecuring some components.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,221 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 78,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,113 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear position lamp lens damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 77,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear position lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,154 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,988 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2008 71,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,106 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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P83 PTR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P83 PTR, 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 P83 PTR registered?

P83 PTR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P83 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 PTR shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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