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P855 PLW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,735 mi
Last recorded53,735 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 PLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 53,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 53,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 52,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 52,863 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 52,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,025 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 52,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,615 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,818 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,848 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,619 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,433 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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P855 PLW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P855 PLW, 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 P855 PLW registered?

P855 PLW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P855 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 PLW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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