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R7 KMC

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,078 mi
Last recorded58,078 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 KMC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 58,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 58,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,975 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 57,975 miles

Emissions unable to be completed poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 57,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,807 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 57,737 miles

Direction indicator not working All nearside indicators not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,149 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,665 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,778 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,638 miles

advise some wear and corrosion to front discs

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,333 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,037 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,825 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,476 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,034 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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R7 KMC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R7 KMC, 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 R7 KMC registered?

R7 KMC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R7 KMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 KMC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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