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P840 PLC

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 PLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 66,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,313 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to both rear sills ,cannot assess full extent as plastic sill covers fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 65,476 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,869 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight separation on rubber

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,166 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,951 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)

advise nsf washer weak

Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,751 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 31,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P840 PLC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P840 PLC, 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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P840 PLC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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