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R453 XAW

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 XAW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 135,552 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 129,599 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 122,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 112,748 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 104,861 miles

slight water leak from radiator area suggest further attention

Pass 10 Aug 2006 97,149 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

service brake efficiency only one percent above lower pass limit suggest early attention

Fail 7 Aug 2006 97,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service brake efficiency only one percent above pass limit sugest early attention

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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R453 XAW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc 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 R453 XAW, 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 R453 XAW registered?

R453 XAW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R453 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 XAW 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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