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ULG 73

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULG 73
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,430 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,564 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 73,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,616 miles

Front registration plate size smaller than usual - letters comply

Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front registration plate size smaller than usual - letters comply

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 68,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 64,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front suspension arm has moderate play in inner front bush

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil leak

front pads wearing low

Pass 9 May 2013 64,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,549 miles

both rear tyre very much on limit

Pass 12 May 2009 56,178 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,136 miles

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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ULG 73 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ULG 73, 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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What year was ULG 73 registered?

ULG 73 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is ULG 73 safe to buy?

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