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P953 CFF

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 CFF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 89,771 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 89,359 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 3.00 mm

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,952 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 85,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,434 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,090 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 85,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,858 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 84,063 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,841 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,841 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,004 miles

emissions only just passed.

front brake discs corroded.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,400 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 15 Oct 2005 66,025 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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P953 CFF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P953 CFF, 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 P953 CFF registered?

P953 CFF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P953 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 CFF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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