1997 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · BBZ 8
1997 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 06/03/1997. Recorded mileage 40,363 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3600cc
BBZ 8 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 40,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BBZ 8 Mileage History
- 29/12/200633,734 mi
- 04/06/200834,886 mi+1,152 mi
- 12/02/201035,736 mi+850 mi
- 12/02/201035,736 mi
- 21/04/201137,413 mi+1,677 mi
- 03/05/201137,436 mi+23 mi
- 25/07/201239,403 mi+1,967 mi
- 25/07/201239,403 mi
- 10/06/201339,501 mi+98 mi
- 02/07/201339,505 mi+4 mi
- 08/07/201339,505 mi
- 31/03/201439,610 mi+105 mi
- 02/05/201439,619 mi+9 mi
- 19/04/201639,972 mi+353 mi
- 18/09/201740,078 mi+106 mi
- 11/01/202140,300 mi+222 mi
- 30/07/202440,339 mi+39 mi
- 21/08/202540,363 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
BBZ 8 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche 911 (BBZ 8) between December 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)”.