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R6 ETE

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,549 mi
Last recorded114,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 ETE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 114,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ruast (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,051 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,375 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake covers rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,073 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2011 102,698 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 102,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,903 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake discs poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,903 miles

brake discs poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,571 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 83,963 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,092 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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R6 ETE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R6 ETE, 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 R6 ETE registered?

R6 ETE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R6 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 ETE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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