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R109 TKV

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 TKV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,239 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,212 miles

All brake discs deteriorated by being scored, rusty or worn, but none considered to be in a dangerous condition. However, replacement of front and rear discs and pads is recommended.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 87,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All brake discs deteriorated by being scored, rusty or worn, but none considered to be in a dangerous condition. However, replacement of front and rear discs and pads is recommended.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,648 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 62,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R109 TKV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R109 TKV, 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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R109 TKV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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