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P893 CFF

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,665 mi
Last recorded113,665 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 CFF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 113,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 93,602 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 88,942 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 84,046 miles

Advise replacement of rear tyres.

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,048 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 74,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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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P893 CFF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P893 CFF, 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 P893 CFF registered?

P893 CFF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P893 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P893 CFF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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