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P961 RYU

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 RYU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 63,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,091 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 May 2021 61,552 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 61,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the legal limit - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the legal limit - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 60,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2016 59,438 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,129 miles

REAR DISCS STARTED TO CORRODE ON INNER

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,943 miles

engine oil leaks

slight corrosion brake hose ends

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,866 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,093 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre 1.6mm inside edge

osf tyre 1.6mm inside edge

osf wheel rim damaged

Fail 1 May 2007 42,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both exhaust back box heatshields insecure

Pass 1 May 2007 42,042 miles

both exhaust back box heatshields insecure

Pass 11 May 2006 36,347 miles

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

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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P961 RYU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P961 RYU, 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 P961 RYU registered?

P961 RYU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P961 RYU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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