1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6L Petrol · R166 BLK
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 120,465 km. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 120,465 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R166 BLK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 120,465 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R166 BLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo (R166 BLK) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R166 BLK Odometer History
- 18/02/2023120,465 km
- 03/02/2024120,550 km+85 km
- 26/02/2025120,465 km-85 km
- 28/02/2025120,465 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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