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R701 LCH

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,332 mi
Last recorded53,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 LCH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 53,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,233 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 53,233 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,227 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,610 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,805 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges, advise lazer wheel alignment check

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,721 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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R701 LCH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R701 LCH, 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 R701 LCH registered?

R701 LCH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R701 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 LCH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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