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R89 ABA

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 ABA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,119 miles

Both rear outer drive shaft boots split

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,488 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,012 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,012 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,064 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,064 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,261 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R89 ABA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R89 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.

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What year was R89 ABA registered?

R89 ABA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R89 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 ABA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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