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R916 RGM

1998 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,561 mi
Last recorded65,561 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 RGM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 65,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,471 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,723 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 64,723 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 60,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 59,755 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,755 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 57,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,812 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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R916 RGM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R916 RGM, 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 R916 RGM registered?

R916 RGM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is R916 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 RGM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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