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P870 PLM

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 PLM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,738 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,257 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,504 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,504 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,461 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 69,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 68,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,176 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 Jul 2016 68,148 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2015 67,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,700 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in both front track rod bush's

Fail 13 Dec 2012 64,700 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both front track rod bush's

Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 57,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,523 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 38,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P870 PLM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P870 PLM, 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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P870 PLM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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