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R280 TAV

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,560 mi
Last recorded34,560 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 TAV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,550 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,464 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,175 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,826 miles

Front tyres cracking in treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,821 miles

Rear brake discs are slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,405 miles

n/s/r tyre 1mm on inner edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,899 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,015 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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R280 TAV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R280 TAV, 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 R280 TAV registered?

R280 TAV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R280 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 TAV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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