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SOR 179S

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,804 mi
Last recorded13,804 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 179S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,804 miles

nearside rear brake pads very low

offside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn, nearside rear deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2010 13,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside rear brake pads very low

offside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn, nearside rear deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,971 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion present on front suspension components.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER WINGS WEAK AND RUSTY, WITHIN 30cms OF SEATBELT MOUNTINGS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 3,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE :-BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

both front dip beam patterns poor

Fail 23 Dec 2005 3,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front dip beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED.

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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SOR 179S is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SOR 179S, 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 SOR 179S registered?

SOR 179S is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is SOR 179S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOR 179S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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