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R120 ALH

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 ALH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 93,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 93,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,789 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 82,789 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,624 miles

exhaust system rusted

n/s/r tyre near limit

slight play in steering rack

under body covers

under body rusted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre near limit

under body covers

Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,757 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 56,774 miles

corrosion to all brake discs all round

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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R120 ALH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R120 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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R120 ALH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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