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R994 BGU

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 BGU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,202 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 52,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,765 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 47,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,218 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,459 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 44,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,336 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,686 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 11 Oct 2010 38,922 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 14 Oct 2009 37,441 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 15 Aug 2008 34,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,224 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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R994 BGU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R994 BGU, 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 R994 BGU registered?

R994 BGU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R994 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 BGU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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