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P969 RYU

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,222 mi
Last recorded82,222 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 RYU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 82,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,984 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,592 miles

Engine has an oil leak but not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,609 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 66,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,270 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,270 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,108 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 64,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,839 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,864 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 62,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,507 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)

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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P969 RYU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P969 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P969 RYU?

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What year was P969 RYU registered?

P969 RYU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P969 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 RYU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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