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R650 LCH

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 LCH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,855 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on centres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 17 Aug 2021 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,185 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,876 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,585 miles

nsf and osf disc inner slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,575 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)

nsf and osf inner discs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,530 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 23 Jul 2012 71,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,352 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,997 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 19 Jul 2006 35,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R650 LCH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R650 LCH, 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 R650 LCH registered?

R650 LCH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R650 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 LCH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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