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P911 YKS

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,924 mi
Last recorded50,924 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 50,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 47,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 45,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,370 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,786 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,478 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 YKS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P911 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

P911 YKS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P911 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P911 YKS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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