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RAJ 1J

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAJ 1J
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 78,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,002 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,375 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)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,526 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,526 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front tires inner edge worn

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,138 miles

under body covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,746 miles

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

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

under body covers not able full inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,326 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RAJ 1J is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RAJ 1J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAJ 1J registered?

RAJ 1J is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is RAJ 1J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAJ 1J shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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