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P985 EBB

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,657 mi
Last recorded39,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 EBB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 39,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,233 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 38,233 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front anti-roll bar linkage gaiters deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,573 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,220 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,105 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,108 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,162 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,093 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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P985 EBB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P985 EBB, 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 P985 EBB registered?

P985 EBB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P985 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P985 EBB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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