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R547 LTF

1998 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,034 mi
Last recorded23,034 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera71,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 LTF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,034 miles

brake back plates deteriorating

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Aug 2018 22,591 miles

unable to fully view inner front and rear brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 22,472 miles

both front brake plates starting corrode

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

o/s wing repeater slightly discoloured

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to wear

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,337 miles

Centre Front front brake disc shields rusted in poor condition

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 1 Aug 2016 22,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc shields rusted/holed

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play/wear in both sides front hubs

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,275 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 22,275 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,553 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

exhaust clamps heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 31 May 2014 21,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,538 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,316 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,459 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc shields are corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 7,865 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 7,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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R547 LTF is a 1998 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 71,221 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R547 LTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R547 LTF registered?

R547 LTF is a 1998 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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