CarVerify

Free Car Check

R924 FOS

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,623 mi
Last recorded23,623 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 FOS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 23,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 23,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 23,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Surface corrosion to water pipes in wheel arch

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe to flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe to flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Water pipes slight corrosion inside wheel arch

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,352 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 22,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,110 miles

Both front brake flexis corroded at ferrules

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,557 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 20,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills and underside fitted with plastic covers

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,945 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 17,895 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R924 FOS is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R924 FOS, 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 R924 FOS?

You can check the full history of R924 FOS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R924 FOS registered?

R924 FOS is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R924 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 FOS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R924 FOS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R924 FOS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.