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TAR 4N

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,804 mi
Last recorded69,804 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S53,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 4N
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,963 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 67,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,787 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,753 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Based on 1,220 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,448
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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TAR 4N is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 53,032 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAR 4N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAR 4N?

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What year was TAR 4N registered?

TAR 4N is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is TAR 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 4N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAR 4N have outstanding finance?

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