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R111 PGF

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 PGF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,247 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,170 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,809 miles

brake pad warniung light on

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,288 miles

airbag warning light on, brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,723 miles

brake warning light on

leak from a/c pipe o/s/r under vehicle

srs light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,710 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on both inner disc faces

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,823 miles

Sidewall repairs in both front tyres

Fail 7 Aug 2009 83,246 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both front tyres have sidewall repairs

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,246 miles

both front tyres have sidewall repairs

Fail 31 Jul 2008 77,126 miles

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

all four tyres have had repairs carried out on sidewalls (not advised on this vehicle)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,126 miles

all four tyres have had repairs carried out on sidewalls (not advised on this vehicle)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 72,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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R111 PGF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R111 PGF, 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 R111 PGF registered?

R111 PGF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R111 PGF safe to buy?

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