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P950 NWC

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,642 mi
Last recorded61,642 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera63,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 NWC
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,642 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 61,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,676 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 58,676 miles

Offside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 43,007 miles

all 4 brake discs coroded on inner faces

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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P950 NWC is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 63,481 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P950 NWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P950 NWC registered?

P950 NWC is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P950 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 NWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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