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R309 KWS

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 KWS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 135,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Hose ferrule corroded/strong advise (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,134 miles

Offside Front Power steering hose ferrule corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,915 miles

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

Nearside exhaust silencer and pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 119,112 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 119,112 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 108,909 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 108,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 107,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 107,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 101,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 100,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 99,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2006 99,191 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn pitted on inner and outer surfaces

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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R309 KWS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R309 KWS, 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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R309 KWS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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