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RJ 8878

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,209 mi
Last recorded65,209 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ 8878
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,278 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 62,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,053 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,266 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2011 57,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,057 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 55,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,980 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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RJ 8878 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RJ 8878, 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 RJ 8878 registered?

RJ 8878 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is RJ 8878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ 8878 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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