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P99 THR

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 THR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 88,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,188 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 87,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,014 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 87,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,593 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,554 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,729 miles

Check engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 74,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,342 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges,Just legal!

Fail 9 Jun 2006 72,342 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges,Just legal!

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P99 THR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P99 THR, 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 P99 THR?

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What year was P99 THR registered?

P99 THR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P99 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 THR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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