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R861 KGN

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 KGN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 89,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,534 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2013 77,389 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 63,558 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 29 Jun 2007 57,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,778 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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R861 KGN is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R861 KGN, 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 R861 KGN registered?

R861 KGN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R861 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 KGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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