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R927 BAY

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 BAY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 127,452 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths close to limit

Engine mil light stays on

One element in upper stoplight not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 127,452 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyre tread depths close to limit

Engine mil light stays on

One element in upper stoplight not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,203 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 120,203 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,934 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear discs pitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 113,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Brake has restricted free movement.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear discs pitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

very slight corrosion front chassis beam

Fail 26 Feb 2010 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

very slight corrosion front chassis beam

Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,093 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside & offside rear tyre treads low 2.5mm

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 98,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 88,589 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 88,577 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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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R927 BAY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R927 BAY, 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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R927 BAY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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