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SKT 902

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKT 902
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,963 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 120,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,185 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,185 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 116,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,810 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,453 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ends of all 4 flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,727 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,555 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,057 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 98,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,379 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,261 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 94,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

both rear tyres on absolute legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,741 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 92,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 85,975 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 85,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,873 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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SKT 902 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SKT 902, 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 SKT 902 registered?

SKT 902 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SKT 902 safe to buy?

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