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R9 TGA

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 TGA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,242 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2024 88,242 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,068 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,743 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have movement in rubbers ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,377 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,864 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,779 miles

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to show signs of deterioration

nearside rear tyre worn close to manufactures 2 mm wear band

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to show signs of deterioration

nearside rear tyre worn close to manufactures 2 mm wear band

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,705 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly both (3.7.C.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

underbody covers/trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 77,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 76,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,606 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,601 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 53,449 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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R9 TGA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R9 TGA, 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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R9 TGA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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