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P998 ARU

1997 Porsche 911

Silver Lpg 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,554 mi
Last recorded73,554 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 ARU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 67,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,242 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,225 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

off side rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 46,940 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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P998 ARU is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 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 P998 ARU, 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 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P998 ARU registered?

P998 ARU is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P998 ARU safe to buy?

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