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Porsche 911

Yellow · Petrol · 2007 · 3,600 cc

1997 RSMOT history

1997 RS is a yellow petrol Porsche 911 first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

1997 RS yellow Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,402 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1997 RS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1997 RS was last recorded at 49,402 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,818 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
584 miles
Average per year
1,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,402 miles
  • 2025 – 48,818 miles
  • 2024 – 46,611 miles
  • 2023 – 45,921 miles
  • 2022 – 43,174 miles
  • 2021 – 40,458 miles
  • 2020 – 38,489 miles
  • 2019 – 36,968 miles
  • 2017 – 36,917 miles
  • 2016 – 36,293 miles
  • 2014 – 34,057 miles
  • 2013 – 28,368 miles
  • 2012 – 23,797 miles
  • 2011 – 20,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,402 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,402 miles (+584)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,402 miles
    Test number
    333708189172
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass48,818 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    121940562037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail48,818 miles (+2,207)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    635264059343
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass46,611 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    935916946839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,921 miles (+2,747)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    677695198000
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass43,174 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,174 miles
    Test number
    125429066407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,458 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    415125516400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,489 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    183802336646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,968 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    605175866279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,917 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,917 miles
    Test number
    112489997198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,293 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,293 miles
    Test number
    241608442757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,057 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,057 miles
    Test number
    656878414278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,368 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,368 miles
    Test number
    516605503229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,797 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,797 miles
    Test number
    279590472492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    517158751165
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about 1997 RS

What vehicle is registration 1997 RS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1997 RS on a yellow petrol Porsche 911 first used on 25 May 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1997 RS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1997 RS is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1997 RS?
The MOT on 1997 RS is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1997 RS done?
1997 RS was recorded at 49,402 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,917 miles a year.
Has 1997 RS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1997 RS has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 1997 RS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1997 RS find?
1997 RS passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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