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P94 LBL

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 LBL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 121,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 119,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 118,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 118,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 109,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,273 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)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 103,705 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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,957 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,957 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,390 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 91,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,227 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake only 19%

plastic cover on underside of vehicle so cannot clear veiw

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,508 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,734 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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P94 LBL is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P94 LBL, 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 P94 LBL registered?

P94 LBL is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P94 LBL safe to buy?

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