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KAW 57N

1998 Porsche 914

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,159 mi
Last recorded7,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91463,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 57N
MakePorsche
Model914
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 7,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 98,707 miles

Body has slight corrosion General vehicle structure corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 88,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long crack at the n/s base of the windscreen and a crack in o/s,outside of the swept area

slight play in the exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,958 miles

windscreen has damaged out side of the swept area.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 69,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

windscreen has damaged out side of the swept area.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 63,971 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large crack at n/s base of windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,985 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack at the base of the n/s of the windscreen outside of zone A and swept area

Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,750 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

Pass 17 Jan 2009 39,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The offside rear brake hoise ferrell is starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,368 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW 18%,LIMIT 16%

SOME PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,491 miles

O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,356 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 15,355 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KAW 57N is a 1998 Porsche 914 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAW 57N, 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 KAW 57N registered?

KAW 57N is a 1998 Porsche 914, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is KAW 57N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAW 57N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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