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R961 KMV

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 KMV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 105,532 miles

Central chips in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Offside Front Lower wiper slightly split

Offside Front flexible brake hose clip missing but not insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,797 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose slightly insecure, clip missing

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 104,790 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose slightly insecure, clip missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 103,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,325 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,229 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 93,208 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 90,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 87,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,568 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 20 Apr 2009 81,943 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

under cover trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 75,093 miles

corrosion on all brake discs. †

front indicators starting to loose orange colour. †

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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R961 KMV is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R961 KMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R961 KMV registered?

R961 KMV is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R961 KMV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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