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R680 EBW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,546 mi
Last recorded37,546 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 EBW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 37,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 35,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,270 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays all underside

Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,818 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,546 miles

near front shock absorber damping effect weak.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,282 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,568 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,451 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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R680 EBW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R680 EBW, 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 R680 EBW registered?

R680 EBW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R680 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 EBW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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