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R272 BBW

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,694 mi
Last recorded115,694 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 BBW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,333 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner discs are heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper support rod corroded and snapped but bumper secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays, engine and component covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,580 miles

headlights flat beam pattern

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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R272 BBW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R272 BBW, 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 R272 BBW registered?

R272 BBW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R272 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 BBW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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