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P954 PYA

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,912 mi
Last recorded39,912 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 PYA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 39,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 39,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 39,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,915 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 34,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 33,293 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 32,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,903 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 29 Apr 2011 31,438 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 1 May 2010 30,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear tyres different tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,193 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 30,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,939 miles

1/Cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre †2/Both front tyres low on inner edges †3/Headlamp switch is worn

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,607 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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P954 PYA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P954 PYA, 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 P954 PYA registered?

P954 PYA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P954 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P954 PYA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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