1997 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol/gas · R83 MJB
1997 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol/gas). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 136,780 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R83 MJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 136,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R83 MJB Mileage History
- 04/04/2023136,343 mi
- 20/04/2023136,367 mi+24 mi
- 12/04/2024136,392 mi+25 mi
- 16/04/2025136,552 mi+160 mi
- 14/04/2026136,780 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R83 MJB 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 (R83 MJB) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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