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71,134 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested both fronts due to not working on dip beam (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored on both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake wear indicator wire broken
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges
All brake discs slightly pitted/corroded on inner working surfaces
All brake pads 75% worn
Inner edges of both rear tyres scrubbed slightly
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All brake discs slightly pitted/corroded on inner working surfaces
All brake pads 75% worn
Inner edges of both rear tyres scrubbed slightly
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake lever travel getting ready for adjustment.
Nearside front brake disc corroded.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nail in tyre
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R179 HMV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R179 HMV, 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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R179 HMV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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