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R473 AEY

1998 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,152 mi
Last recorded138,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 AEY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,152 miles

front tyres wearing inside egdes

Pass 5 May 2011 130,814 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 125,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 122,679 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 109,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 100,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 100,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,804 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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R473 AEY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R473 AEY, 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 R473 AEY registered?

R473 AEY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R473 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 AEY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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