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R983 ORU

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,698 mi
Last recorded95,698 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 ORU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,573 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate still has protector film on

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 63,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,428 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 3 Aug 2015 61,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,629 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,582 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,832 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 49,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,271 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R983 ORU 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 95.2%.

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 R983 ORU, 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 R983 ORU registered?

R983 ORU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R983 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 ORU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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