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R955 VEC

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,364 mi
Last recorded54,364 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 VEC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,145 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2010 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 41,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 41,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 36,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,447 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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R955 VEC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R955 VEC, 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 R955 VEC registered?

R955 VEC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R955 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 VEC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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