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R543 XOM

1998 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,044 mi
Last recorded62,044 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 XOM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 62,044 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 62,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS and ABD lights on intermittently (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met at 16%

Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,495 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,313 miles

Both front tyres un even wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,257 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,609 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,609 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 50,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R543 XOM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R543 XOM, 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 R543 XOM registered?

R543 XOM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R543 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 XOM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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