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R808 VLC

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 VLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,555 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 285/30/18/n4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 67,107 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 May 2016 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2015 62,728 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2014 60,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 54,969 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust bracket snapped and securing bolts/clamps deteriorated/corroded away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front disc faces starting to come away

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some steering,suspension and chassis components have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,969 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust bracket snapped and securing bolts/clamps deteriorated/corroded away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front disc faces starting to come away

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some steering,suspension and chassis components have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,658 miles

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

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

air conditioning pipe leaking offside rear

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,311 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 9 Dec 2008 37,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,180 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,809 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,418 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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R808 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R808 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.

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What year was R808 VLC registered?

R808 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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