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P263 DUD

1997 Porsche 911 Targa

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,737 mi
Last recorded50,737 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 911 Targa48,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 DUD
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 50,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,698 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,677 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,525 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,299 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,104 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 50,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,386 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,222 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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P263 DUD is a 1997 Porsche 911 Targa in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 Targa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,821 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P263 DUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P263 DUD registered?

P263 DUD is a 1997 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P263 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 DUD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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