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P55 HRC

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 HRC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 95,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 95,307 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 95,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,205 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 94,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,870 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,870 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front discs corroded.

handbrake needs adjustment.

ns/r tyre cracking.

slight damage to front end- covers fitted so unable to fully inspect.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 92,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,592 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,956 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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P55 HRC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P55 HRC, 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 P55 HRC registered?

P55 HRC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is P55 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 HRC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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