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R75 MJB

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,073 mi
Last recorded89,073 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,073 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,495 miles

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

Offside Front Valve Stem Perished

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,146 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,033 miles

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 inner rear disc slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 86,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 inner rear disc slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,577 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,577 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,768 miles

(brake pedal) anti-slip cap worn partially.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 69,787 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 67,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2007 67,064 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,276 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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R75 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R75 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.

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R75 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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