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R976 TKR

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,138 mi
Last recorded74,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 TKR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,422 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,997 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 67,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,991 miles

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

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,981 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,571 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,063 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,167 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 56,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,162 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 47,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,796 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,468 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,460 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake discs coroded on inner side of disc.

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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R976 TKR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R976 TKR, 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 R976 TKR registered?

R976 TKR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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