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R993 BAN

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 BAN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 93,881 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 93,649 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,328 miles

Front both seat back rests have minor free play

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive various areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 93,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear Screw in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,575 miles

Central Rear Oil leak Leaks from engine. ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,250 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop broken up

Offside headlamp dip beam bulb light output reduced

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,614 miles

Front discs heavily corroded on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,073 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,992 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,732 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 86,660 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 14 Mar 2008 76,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,468 miles

Both front brake pipe flexi hoses have started to perish.

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted on the inner edges.

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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R993 BAN is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R993 BAN, 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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R993 BAN is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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