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R199 ACC

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,324 mi
Last recorded121,324 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 ACC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 121,159 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,784 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 120,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,913 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,330 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 96,156 miles

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)

near side front tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,596 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 88,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 85,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 85,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,636 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,142 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 21 Nov 2008 79,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2007 75,613 miles

corrosion/wear & scoring to front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 70,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f shock absorber weak

n/s/f tyre close to limit and cracked

rear tyres close to limit

slight judder o/s/f brake

Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,512 miles

both rear brake disc inner faces badly corroded,require replacing soon

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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R199 ACC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R199 ACC, 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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R199 ACC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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