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P977 BUB

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 BUB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,532 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 77,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,797 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,723 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp loose excessively corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure band/mounting excessively corroded - snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm Also slight cut/damage to treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,613 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 71,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 71,165 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 67,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,476 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 65,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pipes in osf wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 65,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pipes in osf wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,632 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,216 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 60,260 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

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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P977 BUB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P977 BUB, 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 P977 BUB registered?

P977 BUB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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