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P901 KJC

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,926 mi
Last recorded104,926 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 KJC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 101,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,705 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,844 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,123 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,123 miles

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,890 miles

off side rear box has bracket broken

offside front shock has slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,248 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,036 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 92,036 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 86,609 miles

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

Off side rear tyre outside wall is cut

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,753 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 73,670 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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P901 KJC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P901 KJC, 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 P901 KJC registered?

P901 KJC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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