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R996 AEW

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

142,795 mi
Last recorded142,795 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 AEW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 142,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 139,229 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 139,228 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 139,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 138,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 136,605 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 135,102 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 135,101 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 133,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 129,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 125,814 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 125,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 118,713 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

front discs badly carroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,542 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 111,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 110,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 101,228 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 101,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,548 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 76,205 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

two exhaust bolts missing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,610 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offside exhaust bolts missing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,258 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 74,258 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R996 AEW is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 R996 AEW, 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 R996 AEW registered?

R996 AEW is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R996 AEW safe to buy?

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