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P911 VUH

1997 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,392 mi
Last recorded119,392 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 VUH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 119,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,346 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 97,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Headlamp insecure n/s (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,531 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses secured with cable ties

Fail 4 Mar 2015 97,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses secured with cable ties

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,193 miles

both front brake discs have surface rust on inner side!

both rear brake discs have surface rust on inner side!

Fail 20 Jan 2012 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs have surface rust on inner side!

both rear brake discs have surface rust on inner side!

Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 82,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,308 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 VUH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

P911 VUH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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