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R447 GGK

1997 Porsche 911 Targa

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,176 mi
Last recorded50,176 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 911 Targa48,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 GGK
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 50,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 50,074 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,717 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 49,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,508 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,629 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 48,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,024 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,596 miles

both rear tyres worn to aprox.3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,391 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,391 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,041 miles

corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,085 miles

rear brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,245 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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R447 GGK is a 1997 Porsche 911 Targa in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 Targa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,821 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 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 GGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R447 GGK registered?

R447 GGK is a 1997 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R447 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 GGK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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