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R71 HTY

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,241 mi
Last recorded58,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 HTY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 58,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 58,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,711 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,699 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,292 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,545 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,487 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 50,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,986 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R71 HTY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R71 HTY, 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 R71 HTY registered?

R71 HTY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R71 HTY safe to buy?

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