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R471 YKP

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,325 mi
Last recorded11,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 YKP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 11,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 6,790 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2007 119,784 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 114,798 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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R471 YKP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R471 YKP, 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 R471 YKP registered?

R471 YKP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R471 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 YKP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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