MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Mechanical components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Mechanical components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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R166 BLK is a 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 BLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Porsche 911 Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R166 BLK is a 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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