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R242 NGF

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 NGF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,289 miles

Factory fitted under trays on the vehicle is preventing the inspection of some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamps corroded and split

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,960 miles

Factory fitted undertrays on the vehicle is preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,636 miles

Factory fitted undertrays preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,225 miles

Factory fitted undertrays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,438 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Factory fitted under trays on the vehicle , preventing the inspection of some components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexi ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service brake has only just met requirements (51%)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,886 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,039 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,806 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 66,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,397 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,524 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,515 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,508 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 50,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BACK NOT SECURE

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

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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R242 NGF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R242 NGF, 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 R242 NGF registered?

R242 NGF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R242 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 NGF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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