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P881 AAA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,071 mi
Last recorded105,071 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 AAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 105,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 105,071 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor in drivers foot well does not feel solid, but covers, carpeting & insulation obscuring full inspection of structure & prescribed areas

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,734 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 104,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,360 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 104,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within deep cracks in heavily perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working PRS, started working during & still working at the end of the test (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 103,840 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 103,836 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative dash switch provokes no reaction from either headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within deep split in perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,069 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,048 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 99,956 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,369 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 98,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,688 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 94,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,413 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)

TRACKING

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,043 miles

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

near side front sidewall cut

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front sidewall damaged 205/50r17

Pass 24 May 2007 74,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,188 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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P881 AAA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 P881 AAA, 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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P881 AAA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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