CarVerify

Free Car Check

R270 YKK

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 YKK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,065 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 63,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 54,616 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,981 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,981 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,614 miles

front & rear brake disc inner faces rusty & slightly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2006 32,614 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front & rear brake disc inner faces rusty & slightly worn

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R270 YKK is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R270 YKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R270 YKK?

You can check the full history of R270 YKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R270 YKK registered?

R270 YKK is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R270 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 YKK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R270 YKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R270 YKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.