MOT Status
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76,368 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion to exhaust system
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
wiper blades smearing screen
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs
wiper blades smearing screen
grease residue around o/s/f outer c.v gaitor
under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
Rear fog lamp only operates when front fog lamps are on
Undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect all items
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
rear tyres 255/40/17 zr front tyres 205/40/17 w
tested on dry day
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
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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