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R73 MJB

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,512 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,469 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 87,467 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,937 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,632 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,451 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 22 May 2007 70,694 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,833 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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R73 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R73 MJB, 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 R73 MJB registered?

R73 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R73 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 MJB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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