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R84 MJB

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,738 mi
Last recorded26,738 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 26,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 26,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 25,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,263 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,218 miles

Oil leak ()

tyre tread cracking on front tyres

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 24,176 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Oil leak ()

tyre tread cracking on front tyres

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,401 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,269 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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R84 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R84 MJB, 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 R84 MJB registered?

R84 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R84 MJB safe to buy?

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