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R73 GRO

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,323 mi
Last recorded133,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 GRO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 133,323 miles

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,329 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 132,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 129,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 127,077 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 124,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlight weak beam pattern

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,995 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,630 miles

front shocks very rusty recommend replacment soon!(both)

n/s/f suspension squeak!

rear brake pipes rusty!

Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,341 miles

all brake pipes rusty!

both front tyres cracking!

Pass 15 Sep 2011 105,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,854 miles

All four brake pipes near calipers slightly corroded!

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,478 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 97,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,309 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,131 miles

all four brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 76,227 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 76,227 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R73 GRO is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R73 GRO, 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 R73 GRO registered?

R73 GRO is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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