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P964 NWC

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 NWC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,096 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 77,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,762 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 76,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 76,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 76,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 75,632 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 75,632 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 75,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 74,256 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure lower fixings (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure lower fixings (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,318 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 70,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,151 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,472 miles

front brake disc(s) corroded

rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 69,022 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,756 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,449 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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P964 NWC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P964 NWC, 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 P964 NWC registered?

P964 NWC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P964 NWC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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