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R66 APR

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 APR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 67,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 63,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 62,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 62,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 61,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,436 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,642 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,642 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to legal limit advise wheel alignment

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,286 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,833 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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R66 APR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue 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 R66 APR, 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 R66 APR registered?

R66 APR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R66 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 APR 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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