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R912 ADL

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,550 mi
Last recorded107,550 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 ADL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 107,450 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 107,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,767 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 106,767 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 106,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 106,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,013 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,608 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 100,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 88,347 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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R912 ADL is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R912 ADL, 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

How do I check the history of R912 ADL?

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What year was R912 ADL registered?

R912 ADL is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R912 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 ADL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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