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P945 RBM

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,441 mi
Last recorded88,441 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 RBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,278 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 16 Feb 2015 84,344 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking, bald on inner edge, small cut and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and cracking

wiper switch worn

Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking, bald on inner edge, small cut and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and cracking

wiper switch worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,391 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,151 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,606 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,128 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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P945 RBM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P945 RBM, 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 P945 RBM registered?

P945 RBM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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