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R256 BLC

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Diesel 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,789 mi
Last recorded54,789 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 BLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,789 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,385 miles

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

service brake & parking brake effort just meets required standard

Fail 25 Jan 2010 51,384 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

service brake & parking brake effort just meets required standard

Fail 23 Jan 2010 51,374 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,217 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 49,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,785 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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R256 BLC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R256 BLC, 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 R256 BLC registered?

R256 BLC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R256 BLC safe to buy?

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