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R703 PBM

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,510 mi
Last recorded209,510 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 PBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 209,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 208,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 207,894 miles

both front suspension struts have play in bushes to safe limit

Fail 16 Oct 2023 207,892 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front wheel not turning (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding seized (1.2.1 (f))

both front suspension struts have play in bushes to safe limit

Pass 12 Oct 2022 206,739 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 205,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 204,751 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 203,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 202,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 202,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 201,392 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 200,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 198,663 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres wearing low but legal

Pass 8 Oct 2013 197,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 197,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 192,695 miles

both rear brake discs pitted.

o/s front brake disc pitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 189,539 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 188,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 188,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 181,554 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 181,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 177,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 168,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 154,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 139,169 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 139,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R703 PBM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R703 PBM, 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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R703 PBM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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