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VUW 9

1997 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 9
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 113,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,612 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 112,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,749 miles

Light output of O/S headlamp demimished slightly.

Low braking effort on rear wheels.Efficiency 53% just enough for legal requirement.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 110,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Light output of O/S headlamp demimished slightly.

Low braking effort on rear wheels.Efficiency 53% just enough for legal requirement.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,106 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 110,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,052 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 107,440 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2010 106,721 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 106,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 2 Apr 2009 104,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 104,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,218 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre rear wiper will not turn off

Pass 8 Dec 2006 95,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 87,590 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 87,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 87,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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VUW 9 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VUW 9, 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 VUW 9 registered?

VUW 9 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is VUW 9 safe to buy?

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