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R882 RSA

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,528 mi
Last recorded96,528 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 RSA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

could not fully inspect vehicle due to undertrays

Fail 15 Feb 2019 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

could not fully inspect vehicle due to undertrays

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,136 miles

Oil Leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,607 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,156 miles

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

n/s/o/s/front have cut and o/s/rear

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 35,521 miles

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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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R882 RSA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R882 RSA, 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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R882 RSA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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