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1997 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · R817 AKR

R817 AKR

1997 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 83,803 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023.

Make & Model
PORSCHE 911
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jan 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Feb 2023)
Recorded Mileage
83,803 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jan 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2023
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
3600cc
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R817 AKR Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2022
  • 83,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R817 AKR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 05:42
MOT Analysis

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 (R817 AKR) between May 2006 and January 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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.

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ADVISORY

R817 AKR Mileage History

  1. 17/05/200648,870 mi
  2. 23/04/200858,100 mi+9,230 mi
  3. 01/07/200858,257 mi+157 mi
  4. 06/04/200961,879 mi+3,622 mi
  5. 17/03/201065,527 mi+3,648 mi
  6. 17/03/201065,527 mi
  7. 21/04/201168,872 mi+3,345 mi
  8. 24/04/201271,765 mi+2,893 mi
  9. 11/04/201374,741 mi+2,976 mi
  10. 14/04/201479,751 mi+5,010 mi
  11. 12/06/201582,673 mi+2,922 mi
  12. 28/09/201582,673 mi
  13. 05/09/201683,534 mi+861 mi
  14. 04/12/201783,558 mi+24 mi
  15. 20/09/201983,645 mi+87 mi
  16. 10/03/202183,645 mi
  17. 18/08/202183,660 mi+15 mi
  18. 24/01/202283,803 mi+143 mi

Average of roughly 2,226 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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1997 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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