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TB 2

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

418 mi
Last recorded418 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB 2
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 418 miles

NSF top mount has play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush worn/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner rubber cover has split exposing corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OSF top mount has play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush worn/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner rubber cover has split exposing corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 143 miles

Nearside Front slight play in the top strut mount

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outer rubber sleeve covering the ferrule is split exposing corrosion to the ferrule, unable to confirm if it is excessive without causing more damage to the split sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outer rubber sleeve covering the ferrule is split exposing corrosion to the ferrule,unable to confirm if it is excessive without causing more damage to the sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in the top strut mount

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outer rubber sleeve covering the ferrule is split exposing corrosion to the ferrule, unable to confirm if it is excessive without causing more damage to the split sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule outer rubber sleeve covering the ferrule is split exposing corrosion to the ferrule,unable to confirm if it is excessive without causing more damage to the sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,180 miles

slight oil leak.engine/gearbox

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,118 miles

slight play in nearside & offside front shock absorber strut when fully extended

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,836 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,683 miles

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

offside & nearside front strut top mountings starting to detatch

Fail 6 Oct 2008 75,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside & nearside front strut top mountings starting to detatch

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 53,531 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TB 2 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TB 2, 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 TB 2 registered?

TB 2 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is TB 2 safe to buy?

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