MOT Status
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32,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
vehicle has been extensively modified for race/track use
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
vehicle has been extensively modified for race/track use
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
vehicle has been extensively modified for race/track use
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Nearside poor beam image headlamp
vehicle has been extensively modified for race use
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes insecure(floor)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R898 VEY is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R898 VEY, 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 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R898 VEY registered?
R898 VEY is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R898 VEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R898 VEY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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