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R991 LFM

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,094 mi
Last recorded53,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 LFM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 53,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,969 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 46,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,611 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,338 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,454 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,634 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 35,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,438 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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R991 LFM is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R991 LFM, 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

How do I check the history of R991 LFM?

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What year was R991 LFM registered?

R991 LFM is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R991 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 LFM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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