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P963 OLN

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,829 mi
Last recorded88,829 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 OLN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,829 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 88,694 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 88,694 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2016 88,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,412 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 87,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 84,660 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,364 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,883 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 79,585 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,136 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 53,210 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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P963 OLN is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P963 OLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P963 OLN registered?

P963 OLN is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P963 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 OLN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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