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R975 MTH

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,401 mi
Last recorded87,401 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 MTH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,477 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,069 miles

Brake discs rusty

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (d bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,021 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,127 miles

Brake warning light on

Evidence of fluid under the car

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack damp

n/s/r inner cv boot split.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,015 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 19 Oct 2010 49,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

innside of n/side front and o/side rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,253 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 44,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,908 miles

advise front lower brake cooling deflectors in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,917 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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R975 MTH is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R975 MTH, 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 R975 MTH registered?

R975 MTH is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R975 MTH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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