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P400 RSE

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,769 mi
Last recorded59,769 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 RSE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 59,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSR INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

THIS VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUS ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIRS TO FRONT AND REAR.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSR INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

THIS VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUS ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIRS TO FRONT AND REAR.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,865 miles

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

OSF WASHER JET INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

THIS VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUS ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIRS TO FRONT AND REAR.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 55,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OSF WASHER JET INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUS ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIRS TO FRONT AND REAR.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,392 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

OSF WASHER JET INOPERATIVE

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUS ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIRS TO FRONT AND REAR.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,392 miles

OSF WASHER JET INOPERATIVE

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS PREVIOUS ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIRS TO FRONT AND REAR.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,993 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO REAR.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,993 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO REAR.

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,369 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 45,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both side front tyres started to wear

discs started to wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,646 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 32,070 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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P400 RSE is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P400 RSE, 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 P400 RSE registered?

P400 RSE is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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