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R782 VDB

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 VDB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,014 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,649 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 102,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,883 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

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

Offside Front Tyre Perished

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,813 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,060 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,113 miles

front number plate loose

rear brake discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,094 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,689 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,830 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 84,024 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,768 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 75,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R782 VDB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R782 VDB, 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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R782 VDB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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