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R924 YAU

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 YAU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 79,245 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,965 miles

Both front tyres wearing low inside tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,498 miles

Both front tyres wearing low inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,147 miles

Both front tyres low on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,756 miles

front tyres balding on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,684 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,619 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 67,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 64,990 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 64,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,829 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 61,829 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2005 59,924 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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R924 YAU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R924 YAU, 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 R924 YAU registered?

R924 YAU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R924 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 YAU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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