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L500 RCE

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 RCE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,687 miles

brake performance test passed (but car has been obviously stood)

undercovers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 85,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

brake performance test passed (but car has been obviously stood)

undercovers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,030 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,132 miles

centre brake light not working in spoiler but working in boot lid

Fail 30 Dec 2016 81,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working in spoiler but working in boot lid

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 77,172 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front pads low

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,601 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,092 miles

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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L500 RCE is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L500 RCE, 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.

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What year was L500 RCE registered?

L500 RCE is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is L500 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 RCE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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