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R898 VEY

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,962 mi
Last recorded32,962 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 VEY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 32,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has been extensively modified for race/track use

Pass 15 Jan 2025 32,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has been extensively modified for race/track use

Pass 19 Jan 2024 32,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle has been extensively modified for race/track use

Pass 28 Jan 2023 31,918 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside poor beam image headlamp

vehicle has been extensively modified for race use

Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 31,153 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 29,776 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 29,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 29,067 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 29,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,488 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 28,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,021 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes insecure(floor)

Pass 1 May 2008 25,220 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,281 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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R898 VEY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R898 VEY, 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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R898 VEY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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