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ROG 21N

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,976 mi
Last recorded60,976 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROG 21N
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 60,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyres 11 years old

Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,745 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 57,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,771 miles

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,761 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,705 miles

Wear in o/s rack end

Fail 11 Oct 2016 54,377 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,652 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,390 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,194 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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ROG 21N 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 81.8%.

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 ROG 21N, 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 ROG 21N registered?

ROG 21N is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is ROG 21N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROG 21N shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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