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R792 VLC

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 VLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2016 108,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 106,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,466 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 22 May 2013 103,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,621 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,019 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,108 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,120 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 83,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,751 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 79,743 miles

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

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

O/S/F, O/S/R,AND N/S/R TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 64,922 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 84,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R792 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R792 VLC, 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 R792 VLC registered?

R792 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R792 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 VLC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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