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WSU 835

1997 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,033 mi
Last recorded73,033 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 835
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,033 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,323 miles

front brake imbalance borderline pass

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,756 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,366 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,915 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

front brakes borderline pass on imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,193 miles

Both front brake disc faces have surface corrosion

Both rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Center undertray fitted covering brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 68,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front brake disc faces have surface corrosion

Both rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Center undertray fitted covering brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,550 miles

only justed passed exhaust emissions test on lambda

Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,402 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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WSU 835 is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WSU 835, 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 WSU 835 registered?

WSU 835 is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is WSU 835 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSU 835 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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