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R533 SCF

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,931 mi
Last recorded78,931 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 SCF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,478 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,979 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 71,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 71,227 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,051 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front reg plate securiety

Fail 2 Feb 2007 69,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT AND REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,764 miles

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear brake disc inner faces rusty & worn, replace A.S.A.P.

check parking brake operation

slight play in o/s & n/s rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2006 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s rear brake disc inner faces rusty & worn, replace A.S.A.P.

check hand brake operation, efficiency low

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

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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R533 SCF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R533 SCF, 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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R533 SCF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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