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R153 YJU

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,224 mi
Last recorded85,224 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 YJU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 81,549 miles

osf side repeater discoloured,chip in windowscreen,play in nsf a/r/bar drop link,rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 30 May 2008 81,549 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

osf side repeater discoloured,chip in windowscreen,play in nsf a/r/bar drop link,rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,935 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,096 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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R153 YJU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R153 YJU, 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 R153 YJU registered?

R153 YJU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R153 YJU safe to buy?

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