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R675 BKG

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 BKG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 134,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 126,299 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 126,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,708 miles

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 27 Apr 2022 109,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,418 miles

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 18 Nov 2019 101,673 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,671 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,535 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,196 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,175 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 91,175 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,843 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,773 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 74,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,503 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Major leak of oil at engine.

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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R675 BKG is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R675 BKG, 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 R675 BKG registered?

R675 BKG is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R675 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 BKG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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