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R5 PMV

1998 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PMV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 99,101 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,678 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,051 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 95,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,194 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,858 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,163 miles

nearside front tyre has a split on outer side wall.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,105 miles

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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R5 PMV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R5 PMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 PMV registered?

R5 PMV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R5 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 PMV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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