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R87 ABA

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,187 mi
Last recorded39,187 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 ABA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 39,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 39,108 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 38,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 38,377 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,904 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,772 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,401 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 34,230 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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R87 ABA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R87 ABA, 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 R87 ABA registered?

R87 ABA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R87 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 ABA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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