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R91 MJB

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,068 mi
Last recorded110,068 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,068 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 108,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,156 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 98,155 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,342 miles

Front to rear aircon pipe crushed by O/S/f jacking point

Fail 29 Jan 2010 87,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front to rear aircon pipe crushed by O/S/f jacking point

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 77,838 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 77,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,918 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,794 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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R91 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R91 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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R91 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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