1997 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · P281 GVP
1997 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 24/03/1997. Recorded mileage 63,013 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,013 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
P281 GVP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 63,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P281 GVP Mileage History
- 05/04/200647,797 mi
- 02/04/200750,744 mi+2,947 mi
- 05/04/200852,677 mi+1,933 mi
- 05/04/200852,677 mi
- 06/04/200954,051 mi+1,374 mi
- 12/04/201054,801 mi+750 mi
- 09/04/201155,572 mi+771 mi
- 23/04/201255,995 mi+423 mi
- 26/04/201356,393 mi+398 mi
- 14/04/201456,659 mi+266 mi
- 17/04/201556,967 mi+308 mi
- 04/04/201657,242 mi+275 mi
- 04/04/201657,242 mi
- 04/04/201757,477 mi+235 mi
- 06/07/201757,570 mi+93 mi
- 06/07/201757,570 mi
- 27/06/201859,344 mi+1,774 mi
- 01/07/201959,773 mi+429 mi
- 03/07/202060,278 mi+505 mi
- 30/06/202160,715 mi+437 mi
- 30/06/202160,715 mi
- 28/06/202261,307 mi+592 mi
- 28/06/202261,307 mi
- 19/06/202361,656 mi+349 mi
- 12/07/202462,405 mi+749 mi
- 17/07/202462,466 mi+61 mi
- 29/07/202562,469 mi+3 mi
- 28/07/202663,013 mi+544 mi
Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
P281 GVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche 911 (P281 GVP) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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