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R934 JAR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,268 mi
Last recorded126,268 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 JAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,268 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 125,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 111,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,292 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 95,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 94,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,663 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,663 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,878 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 67,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,463 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,336 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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R934 JAR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R934 JAR, 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 R934 JAR registered?

R934 JAR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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