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R7 SPE

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,999 mi
Last recorded56,999 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 SPE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 56,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 52,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 52,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 52,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 52,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 52,257 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 51,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,519 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,701 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,343 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 47,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,250 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 SPE is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R7 SPE, 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 R7 SPE registered?

R7 SPE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R7 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 SPE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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