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SV 6252

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 6252
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 62,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 62,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 61,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 60,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,819 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,695 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge, Close to showing plys

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge, Close to showing plys

Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,578 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge, Close to showing plys

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge, Close to showing plys

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,358 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 53,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,560 miles

adfvbice both front shock absorbers dust covers insecure

advice both rear tyres wlightly worn unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,851 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge s

Fail 22 Mar 2013 50,851 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge s

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,669 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 45,618 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,880 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 38,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SV 6252 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SV 6252, 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 SV 6252 registered?

SV 6252 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is SV 6252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 6252 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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