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R84 YMB

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,148 mi
Last recorded50,148 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 YMB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 50,054 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 50,036 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 49,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 49,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both head lamp aims just acceptable,on top limit

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre JUST LEGAL ON 1.6MM

rear brake discs pitted,JUST ACCEPTABLE,pads seem low,RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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 YMB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R84 YMB, 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 YMB registered?

R84 YMB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R84 YMB safe to buy?

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