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R391 UKV

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,972 mi
Last recorded161,972 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 UKV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 161,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 158,350 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 158,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 152,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 148,019 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 147,980 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 125,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R391 UKV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R391 UKV, 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

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What year was R391 UKV registered?

R391 UKV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R391 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 UKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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