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RUF 911C

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,266 mi
Last recorded63,266 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 911C
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,176 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,309 miles

rear discs corroded on inner face

under cover/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,333 miles

under cover/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,291 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,066 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner

offside front tyre worn on inner

offside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,224 miles

Both front tyres getting low

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

Offside rear tyre getting low

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,751 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 28,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

some pitting on rear discs †offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2006 23,232 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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RUF 911C is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RUF 911C, 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 RUF 911C registered?

RUF 911C is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RUF 911C safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUF 911C shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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