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THE 997S

2011 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,939 mi
Last recorded31,939 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Porsche 91131,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 997S
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 31,939 miles

Brake vacuum/tandem pump on engine corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 31,747 miles

front tyres slight perished

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake servo pump on engine starting to corrode

Fail 18 Mar 2021 30,745 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake servo pump on engine starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,328 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front suspension top mount rubber splitting slightly

Offside Front suspension top mount rubber splitting slightly

unable to fully check rear seats/belts due to wind deflector fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,006 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 19,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 19,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,233 miles

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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THE 997S is a 2011 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 31,332 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 THE 997S, 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 15 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was THE 997S registered?

THE 997S is a 2011 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is THE 997S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 997S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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