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R844 JGF

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,239 mi
Last recorded46,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 JGF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,077 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,878 miles

stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,945 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,131 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,267 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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R844 JGF is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R844 JGF, 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 R844 JGF registered?

R844 JGF is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R844 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R844 JGF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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