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R794 VLC

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,791 mi
Last recorded89,791 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 VLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,100 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,217 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,611 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,454 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,454 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,200 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,409 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake discs worn, pitted and liped.

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

Rear brake discs worn, pitted and liped.

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 49,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,137 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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R794 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R794 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 R794 VLC registered?

R794 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R794 VLC safe to buy?

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