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VFN 83

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFN 83
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,796 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,042 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,594 miles

grease residue around o/s/f outer c.v gaitor

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer c.v gaitor is weeping grease

Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer c.v gaitor is weeping grease

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover open warning lamp illuminated

large undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items

offside rear lamp lens cracked

rear fog lamps only operate if front fog lamps switched on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,458 miles

engine cover open warning lamp illuminated

large undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items

offside rear lamp lens cracked

rear fog lamps only operate if front fog lamps switched on

Fail 14 Jun 2010 60,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp only operates when front fog lamps are on

Undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,118 miles

Rear fog lamp only operates when front fog lamps are on

Undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,838 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,387 miles

rear tyres 255/40/17 zr front tyres 205/40/17 w

tested on dry day

Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,456 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,690 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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VFN 83 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFN 83, 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 VFN 83 registered?

VFN 83 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is VFN 83 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFN 83 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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