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P904 CJH

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,093 mi
Last recorded87,093 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 CJH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,093 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 87,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,562 miles

Front Bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2023 85,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,290 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,578 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,926 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,353 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,805 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 79,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 79,057 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 79,057 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 78,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,782 miles

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)

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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P904 CJH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P904 CJH, 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 P904 CJH registered?

P904 CJH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P904 CJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P904 CJH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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