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R874 KGN

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,266 mi
Last recorded170,266 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 KGN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 170,266 miles

front 2 racing seats fitted

rear seats removed

roll cage fitted

sports seat belt

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 161,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 151,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 143,345 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 143,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both h/lamp pattern weak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,793 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 117,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,737 miles

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

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

n/s/r h/brake noisy in operation

Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,130 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,875 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 69,866 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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R874 KGN is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R874 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 R874 KGN registered?

R874 KGN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R874 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 KGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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