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R788 KSA

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 KSA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,422 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 97,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,521 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,404 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,773 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,734 miles

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 85,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,127 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,735 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,735 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,685 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,154 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 60,444 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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R788 KSA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R788 KSA, 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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R788 KSA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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