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R489 BEY

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,299 mi
Last recorded46,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 BEY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,299 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,234 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Toe arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,221 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,384 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,055 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 37,808 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,773 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

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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R489 BEY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R489 BEY, 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 R489 BEY registered?

R489 BEY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R489 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 BEY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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