1997 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · P92 LBL
1997 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 107,073 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P92 LBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 107,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P92 LBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche 911 (P92 LBL) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
P92 LBL Mileage History
- 03/05/202398,340 mi
- 05/02/202498,718 mi+378 mi
- 26/02/2025103,359 mi+4,641 mi
- 04/03/2025103,404 mi+45 mi
- 26/03/2026107,073 mi+3,669 mi
Average of roughly 3,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
- Coolant Pipe FailuresModerate
The coolant crossover pipes and thermostat housing o-rings perish, causing coolant loss and potential overheating. Plastic degrades with heat cycles.
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