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TAR 980

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 980
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 63,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 63,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,890 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,281 miles

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,865 miles

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,989 miles

UNDERTRAY(S) FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 29 Nov 2016 60,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

UNDERTRAY(S) FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,197 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 56,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,123 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,297 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,297 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 47,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 44,431 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)

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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TAR 980 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAR 980, 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 TAR 980 registered?

TAR 980 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is TAR 980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 980 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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