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P524 YGK

1997 Porsche 911 Targa

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,383 mi
Last recorded104,383 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Porsche 911 Targa48,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 YGK
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 104,383 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 104,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 100,544 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 100,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 95,523 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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P524 YGK is a 1997 Porsche 911 Targa in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P524 YGK, 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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How do I check the history of P524 YGK?

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What year was P524 YGK registered?

P524 YGK is a 1997 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P524 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 YGK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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