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R93 MJB

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,401 mi
Last recorded117,401 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine light is on

rear tyres worn on inner edges n/s & o/s

Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,737 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,639 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,627 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,368 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 92,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,507 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,743 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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R93 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R93 MJB, 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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R93 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R93 MJB safe to buy?

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