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R95 MJB

1997 Porsche 911

Beige Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

36,746 mi
Last recorded36,746 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 36,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 36,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 36,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 35,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 35,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,479 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 35,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 35,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,377 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,388 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

n/s anti roll bar drop link top ball joint gaiter split

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,432 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 32,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,860 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,210 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,946 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,396 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,359 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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R95 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Beige with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 R95 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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What year was R95 MJB registered?

R95 MJB is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R95 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 MJB shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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