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UBZ 993

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,172 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 69,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ā€œDā€ bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,172 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 69,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,172 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine oil leaks

Front brake disc face corroded

Nearside front steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,172 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edges 225-40-18 continental

Fail 17 Jun 2020 69,172 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edges 225-40-18 continental

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,174 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,172 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,172 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre running low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,172 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre running low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tail light cracked

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,181 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition smearing windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285-30-18 continental (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285-30-18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

All brake discs heavily corroded

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition smearing windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 69,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 69,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 68,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 63,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 63,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 59,958 miles

Front and rear brake disc Slightly pitted

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 59,958 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake disc Slightly pitted

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 56,434 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 53,183 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)

Pass 20 May 2008 49,462 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 45,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2007 45,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,629 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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UBZ 993 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UBZ 993, 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.

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UBZ 993 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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