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R78 JPE

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

166,444 mi
Last recorded166,444 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 JPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 166,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 160,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 155,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 151,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 145,612 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 140,312 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 140,294 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 139,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear body/outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 138,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear body/outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 136,581 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 136,581 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,801 miles

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

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

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

Part of high viz brake light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 130,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,549 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 116,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,944 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,603 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge deep cut in the tread

Fail 20 Jan 2010 100,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge deep cut in the tread

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,753 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,260 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,183 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 48,183 miles

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

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

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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R78 JPE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R78 JPE, 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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What year was R78 JPE registered?

R78 JPE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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