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R959 DNP

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,749 mi
Last recorded108,749 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 DNP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 107,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,374 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,654 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,627 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,463 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 70,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2006 65,317 miles

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

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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R959 DNP is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R959 DNP, 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 R959 DNP registered?

R959 DNP is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R959 DNP safe to buy?

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