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AVS 494N

1998 Porsche 914

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,353 mi
Last recorded1,353 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91463,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVS 494N
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 1,353 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 1,304 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 1,178 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 1,178 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 1,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 1,044 miles

c.o. high.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 1,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

c.o. high.

How Reliable is the Porsche 914?

Based on 1,470 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Horn not working 29
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AVS 494N is a 1998 Porsche 914 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 914 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 63,971 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 914 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVS 494N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 914 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 914 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVS 494N registered?

AVS 494N is a 1998 Porsche 914, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is AVS 494N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVS 494N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVS 494N have outstanding finance?

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