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R922 JPC

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,509 mi
Last recorded81,509 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 JPC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,505 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 79,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,803 miles

front brake disc splash gaurds corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake backing plates have rust holes

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,132 miles

both front brake backing plates have rust holes

Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,664 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges. down to 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,404 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front brake disc back plates (stone guards) badly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,404 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front brake disc back plates (stone guards) badly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,896 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2006 50,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre treads starting to wear on edges

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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R922 JPC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R922 JPC, 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 R922 JPC registered?

R922 JPC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R922 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 JPC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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