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P911 DPE

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 DPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,974 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 76,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,342 miles

complete under shield fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,770 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 75,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 71,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 71,127 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both front tyres badly perrished

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,567 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

inner surfaces of all four brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,304 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,304 miles

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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P911 DPE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P911 DPE, 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 P911 DPE registered?

P911 DPE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P911 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P911 DPE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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