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R788 WRN

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,334 mi
Last recorded89,334 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 WRN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm - Cracked/Perished/Bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm - Bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,117 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres heavily perished and worn inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2022 88,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres heavily perished and worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 85,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,567 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes slightly worn and detetiorated

handbrake has slight travel

nearside rear lower wishbone bush slightly worn and detetiorated

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,344 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 72,005 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)

Fail 15 May 2014 71,948 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 17 May 2013 69,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full lower vehicle protection plate fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 66,627 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 62,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,240 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 52,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear No.PLate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2008 48,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 45,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,170 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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R788 WRN 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 78.3%.

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 R788 WRN, 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 R788 WRN registered?

R788 WRN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R788 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 WRN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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