1997 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · SV 6252
1997 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 62,520 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV 6252 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 62,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV 6252 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Porsche 911 (SV 6252) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
SV 6252 Mileage History
- 06/07/200638,877 mi
- 06/07/200638,880 mi+3 mi
- 12/07/200742,969 mi+4,089 mi
- 12/06/200843,829 mi+860 mi
- 24/07/200945,618 mi+1,789 mi
- 31/07/200945,669 mi+51 mi
- 17/07/201046,843 mi+1,174 mi
- 02/09/201149,604 mi+2,761 mi
- 22/03/201350,851 mi+1,247 mi
- 22/03/201350,851 mi
- 10/01/201451,560 mi+709 mi
- 24/12/201453,482 mi+1,922 mi
- 23/12/201555,358 mi+1,876 mi
- 05/12/201657,398 mi+2,040 mi
- 09/01/201858,578 mi+1,180 mi
- 11/01/201858,587 mi+9 mi
- 07/12/201858,936 mi+349 mi
- 26/11/201959,411 mi+475 mi
- 18/11/202059,660 mi+249 mi
- 02/12/202059,695 mi+35 mi
- 01/06/202159,819 mi+124 mi
- 19/05/202260,744 mi+925 mi
- 31/05/202361,620 mi+876 mi
- 03/05/202461,952 mi+332 mi
- 07/05/202562,192 mi+240 mi
- 12/05/202662,520 mi+328 mi
Average of roughly 1,191 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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