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R763 BLF

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,314 mi
Last recorded74,314 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 BLF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,573 miles

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 72,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 72,260 miles

Rear both side parking brake slight low

Pass 17 May 2019 71,621 miles

under trays

Fail 3 May 2019 71,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 69,805 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 69,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,489 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,373 miles

under cover fitted.

Pass 5 May 2015 61,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,952 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,124 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,544 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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R763 BLF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R763 BLF, 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 R763 BLF registered?

R763 BLF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R763 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 BLF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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