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P900 ELF

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 ELF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting from bank 1 area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 99,240 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting from bank 1 area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,239 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,162 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittently inop on dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,383 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,748 miles

front and rear brake discs corrode on inner edges

front and rear brake pipe ends very rusty and starting to corode

slight movement on inner rack joints (rubber mounted)

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 10 Aug 2009 84,153 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,153 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 80,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,609 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P900 ELF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver 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 P900 ELF, 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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What year was P900 ELF registered?

P900 ELF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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