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PBT 50

1997 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,551 mi
Last recorded68,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBT 50
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,218 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 68,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,477 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,107 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,973 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 66,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,908 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,598 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 63,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 62,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,479 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,404 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,675 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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PBT 50 is a 1997 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBT 50, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBT 50?

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What year was PBT 50 registered?

PBT 50 is a 1997 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is PBT 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBT 50 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBT 50 have outstanding finance?

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