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W297 FRN

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,065 mi
Last recorded116,065 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 FRN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,554 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 94,554 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,725 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,430 miles

all brake pads getting low and surface cracks on brake discs

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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W297 FRN is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W297 FRN, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W297 FRN registered?

W297 FRN is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is W297 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 FRN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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