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R929 BLE

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,478 mi
Last recorded73,478 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 BLE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,478 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 73,472 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 73,375 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,375 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,227 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 73,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,777 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,706 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 70,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 66,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R929 BLE 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 78.3%.

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 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 R929 BLE, 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 R929 BLE?

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What year was R929 BLE registered?

R929 BLE is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R929 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R929 BLE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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