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S422 JGT

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,608 mi
Last recorded36,608 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera63,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 JGT
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 36,608 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 36,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,781 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 48,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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S422 JGT is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 63,481 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S422 JGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S422 JGT registered?

S422 JGT is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S422 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 JGT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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