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R655 JPH

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,398 mi
Last recorded67,398 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 JPH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 67,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 67,254 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 66,634 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 66,634 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 65,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 65,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,883 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 3 Jun 2016 62,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 60,678 miles

some pitting of rear brake discs on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 57,906 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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R655 JPH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R655 JPH, 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 R655 JPH registered?

R655 JPH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R655 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 JPH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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