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R792 BLE

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 BLE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,172 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 14 Jul 2022 91,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 90,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,600 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r indicator discoloured

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,435 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside and nearside tyres are worn smooth on inner edges, recomend replace

sill covers also fitted restricting view of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,003 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,846 miles

both rear tyres are on legal limit & should be changed as soon as possible

handbrake preformance just acceptable

slight play in fron & rear stabaliser links

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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R792 BLE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R792 BLE, 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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R792 BLE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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