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P892 TNP

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,912 mi
Last recorded8,912 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 TNP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 8,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 8,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 8,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 8,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 8,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 8,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 8,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 8,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 8,507 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 8,504 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 8,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 8,140 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 8,114 miles

rear tyres displaying 3mm tread

Fail 19 Jan 2015 8,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres displaying 3mm tread

Pass 16 Jan 2014 8,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 8,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 7,967 miles

Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 6,998 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 6,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 6,852 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 6,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 6,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 6,140 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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P892 TNP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P892 TNP, 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 P892 TNP registered?

P892 TNP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is P892 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P892 TNP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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