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R769 DDW

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,043 mi
Last recorded72,043 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 DDW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 72,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,043 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,938 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,938 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,817 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Sep 2005 70,290 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 70,290 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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R769 DDW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R769 DDW, 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

How do I check the history of R769 DDW?

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What year was R769 DDW registered?

R769 DDW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R769 DDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R769 DDW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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