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R172 PFT

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,928 mi
Last recorded13,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 PFT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,928 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres slightly distorted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,126 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 9,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 8,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,007 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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R172 PFT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R172 PFT, 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 R172 PFT registered?

R172 PFT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R172 PFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 PFT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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