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S37 CMR

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,883 mi
Last recorded69,883 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 CMR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,091 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 62,587 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 62,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,267 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Front bumpstops are perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,518 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,026 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 51,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 51,450 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,299 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 47,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,193 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,738 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,878 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,067 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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S37 CMR is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S37 CMR, 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 S37 CMR registered?

S37 CMR is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S37 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S37 CMR shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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