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R40 BHP

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,434 mi
Last recorded60,434 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 BHP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,855 miles

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

front disc corroded

o/s/f lamp lense cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc corroded

o/s/f lamp lense cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,707 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 56,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,064 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,562 miles

rear tyres at limit of wear †front tyres worn on inner edges

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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R40 BHP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R40 BHP, 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 R40 BHP registered?

R40 BHP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R40 BHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 BHP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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