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SHZ 993

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,358 mi
Last recorded64,358 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,358 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 63,080 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,259 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 61,259 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,434 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,876 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,707 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 51,707 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,159 miles

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

all four discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,057 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,919 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,565 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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SHZ 993 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SHZ 993, 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

How do I check the history of SHZ 993?

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What year was SHZ 993 registered?

SHZ 993 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SHZ 993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 993 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHZ 993 have outstanding finance?

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