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P8 RSK

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,247 mi
Last recorded39,247 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 RSK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 38,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 37,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 37,738 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 35,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 32,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,499 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 28,744 miles

nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,867 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,975 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 24,961 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 24,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 24,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P8 RSK is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P8 RSK, 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 P8 RSK registered?

P8 RSK is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P8 RSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 RSK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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