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R117 ALH

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,930 mi
Last recorded184,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 ALH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 184,930 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 166,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 150,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 146,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f inner metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f outer metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r inner metal pipe by chassis rail corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r outer metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f outer metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r outer metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check n/s/f belt fully ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light n/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,508 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,004 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ston chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

convertible roof warning light on but roof secure

n/s/r tytre been puncture repaired

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,052 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened both front lower arm bushes seperating but still secure (2.4.F.1c)

hard top on and secured but folding roof light on

Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,052 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened both front lower arm bushes seperating but still secure (2.4.F.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s/r exhaust joint poped apart no longer fixed together (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f head light n/w (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake at end stop (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres illegal (4.1.E.1)

hard top on and secured but folding roof light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 78,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,018 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,224 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 42,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 67,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 62,244 miles

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

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

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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R117 ALH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R117 ALH, 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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R117 ALH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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