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R102 RMW

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,737 mi
Last recorded98,737 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 RMW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,665 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 97,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 97,644 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Sheath cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2022 97,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Sheath cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,628 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 97,628 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,572 miles

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 97,555 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,694 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR.brake test passed but only just above minimum requirement. (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,690 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT & BOTH REAR.brake test passed but only just above minimum requirement. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,823 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,905 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 91,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 87,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,106 miles

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,677 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,677 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,192 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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R102 RMW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R102 RMW, 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

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What year was R102 RMW registered?

R102 RMW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R102 RMW safe to buy?

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