CarVerify

Free Car Check

P943 YGJ

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 YGJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,983 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 57,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,947 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,925 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,742 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,632 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 54,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,353 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,346 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 49,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,047 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,227 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,264 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P943 YGJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P943 YGJ, 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

How do I check the history of P943 YGJ?

You can check the full history of P943 YGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P943 YGJ registered?

P943 YGJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P943 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 YGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P943 YGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P943 YGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.