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R166 NFL

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,995 mi
Last recorded73,995 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 NFL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,479 miles

Oil leak

head lights aim on the low limit

inner face of the rear brake discs are rusted

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,609 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 56,802 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut

Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R166 NFL is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R166 NFL, 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 R166 NFL registered?

R166 NFL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R166 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 NFL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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