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R801 JHJ

1997 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 JHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,238 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,121 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,725 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 68,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,244 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,091 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,632 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,330 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,329 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,786 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,837 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,916 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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R801 JHJ is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R801 JHJ, 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 R801 JHJ registered?

R801 JHJ is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R801 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 JHJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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