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R99 ARG

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,086 mi
Last recorded64,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 ARG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of brake disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of brake disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 64,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,841 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 63,841 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,387 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop broken

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 63,138 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 63,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,308 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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R99 ARG is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R99 ARG, 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 R99 ARG registered?

R99 ARG is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R99 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 ARG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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