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R989 VCC

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,731 mi
Last recorded68,731 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 VCC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,731 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 67,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 65,801 miles

Front Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Front lid struts unable to support its own weight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,138 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 65,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop perished away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes deteriorating but not showing signs of excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg to rear cross member showing signs of heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stops perished away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes deteriorating but not showing signs of excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated split but not leaking at ferrule end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail drive belt roller has disintegrated and is no longer in contact with belt causing possible loss of tension and drive. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing signs of white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop perished away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes deteriorating but not showing signs of excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg to rear cross member showing signs of heavy corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stops perished away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated showing signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes deteriorating but not showing signs of excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear handbrake performance poor requires repair or adjustment

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flexi rubber section split through to pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Number plate lamps dim. Only just sufficiently illuminating number plates.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 62,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 6 May 2016 62,407 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 61,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 59,176 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 56,428 miles

advise slight play to near side rack

Pass 28 May 2012 54,829 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 31 May 2011 53,246 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2010 51,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2009 48,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 48,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,366 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 38,224 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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R989 VCC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R989 VCC, 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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R989 VCC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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