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P911 NLA

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,105 mi
Last recorded81,105 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 NLA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,105 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 81,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,840 miles

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

Unable to check brake pipes under-side covers fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2022 79,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 78,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 78,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,938 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm also worn on inner (205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also worn on inner (255/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm also worn on inner (205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight perish dot codes 1603 / 1603 / 0207 / 0207 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip wearing smooth on edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,570 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,976 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,534 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 74,534 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,862 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,911 miles

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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P911 NLA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

P911 NLA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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