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P9 HKY

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,384 mi
Last recorded95,384 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 HKY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 91,779 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 91,774 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective lamda readings high (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 91,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,266 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,122 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 84,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,038 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,522 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 72,522 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both off side and near side parking brake outer cables split

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,611 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 71,611 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,533 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 69,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P9 HKY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P9 HKY, 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 P9 HKY registered?

P9 HKY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is P9 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 HKY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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