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BGC 398G

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,879 mi
Last recorded55,879 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 398G
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 55,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,833 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 55,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion appearing on underside of vehicle

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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BGC 398G is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 80,292 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGC 398G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGC 398G?

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What year was BGC 398G registered?

BGC 398G is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is BGC 398G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 398G shows 4 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 BGC 398G have outstanding finance?

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