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POR 72K

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 72K
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 104,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,898 miles

Little Reserve Travel To Hand Brake & Only Just Met The Required Efficiency

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Back Hard To Secure

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle Chassis No. Very Hard To Read (All 3)

Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,642 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,256 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,268 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,123 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 83,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 80,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 70,627 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 70,626 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S headlamp lense cracked.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,066 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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POR 72K is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 POR 72K, 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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POR 72K is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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