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R72 OWT

1998 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,486 mi
Last recorded19,486 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 OWT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 19,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 19,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 18,566 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,550 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 18,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 18,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,482 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 18,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,445 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,382 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 17,092 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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R72 OWT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R72 OWT, 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 R72 OWT registered?

R72 OWT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R72 OWT safe to buy?

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