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P949 OLN

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,609 mi
Last recorded46,609 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 OLN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,995 miles

ALL 4 TYRES MANUFACTURE DATE 2013

Fail 3 Apr 2024 45,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ALL 4 TYRES MANUFACTURE DATE 2013

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,368 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 45,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,061 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,267 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 44,260 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,260 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,814 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,814 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,436 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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P949 OLN is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P949 OLN, 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

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What year was P949 OLN registered?

P949 OLN is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P949 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P949 OLN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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