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R547 WWO

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,476 mi
Last recorded138,476 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 WWO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 138,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,059 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 136,056 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inner wheel arch by flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 132,335 miles

Nearside Front floor area corroded chassis

Nearside Rear tyre slight tear inner sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 125,426 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,137 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,137 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,283 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 101,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,477 miles

o/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,462 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 83,461 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 76,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,787 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R547 WWO is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R547 WWO, 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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R547 WWO is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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