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R76 MJB

1997 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 94,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 89,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,543 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,567 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,066 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,456 miles

engine oil leak (sump plug)

nail in ofside rear tyre

all four brake dics corroded

slight surface corrosion to front suspension in various places

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise all brake discs slightly corroded

advise chip in windscreen just within 10mm inside of zone a

advise park brake adjustment

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,862 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise all brake discs slightly corroded

advise chip in windscreen just within 10mm inside of zone a

advise park brake adjustment

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,594 miles

underside of vehicle cover in full undercover

Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

underside of vehicle cover in full undercover

Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,821 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)

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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R76 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R76 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 R76 MJB registered?

R76 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R76 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 MJB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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