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P999 RSR

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,549 mi
Last recorded127,549 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 RSR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,549 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays sill covers

Pass 8 Aug 2017 126,781 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside registration lamp slightly dim

Fail 19 Jul 2016 126,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside registration lamp slightly dim

Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 119,109 miles

both front brake backing shileds corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 115,345 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to conduct full inspection because of covers

Pass 21 Oct 2010 111,675 miles

front brake pads are over half worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 110,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 94,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

n/s parking brake is 100kg lower than the o/s

o/s front inner steering rack joint is worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 81,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 70,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P999 RSR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P999 RSR, 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 P999 RSR registered?

P999 RSR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for P999 RSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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