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R790 GRL

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,969 mi
Last recorded69,969 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 GRL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 69,969 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,769 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,726 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,724 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,512 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,958 miles

both front shock absorber bump stops/gaitors deteriorated

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

255/40/zr 17/94y continental

both front shock absorber bump stops/gaitors deteriorated

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,956 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 68,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,789 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,416 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,795 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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R790 GRL is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R790 GRL, 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 R790 GRL registered?

R790 GRL is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R790 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 GRL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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