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R532 VLM

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,915 mi
Last recorded140,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 VLM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 140,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 137,024 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 137,024 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 133,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 132,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 126,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 121,571 miles

o/s/rear h/brake requires early service

Pass 25 Apr 2008 120,132 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 120,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 109,853 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 109,829 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,325 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 93,266 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R532 VLM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R532 VLM, 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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R532 VLM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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