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RPH 111L

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPH 111L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,886 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 81,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,123 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,123 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 61,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,355 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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RPH 111L is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RPH 111L, 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 RPH 111L registered?

RPH 111L is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RPH 111L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPH 111L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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