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R965 CLS

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,882 mi
Last recorded42,882 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera86,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 CLS
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,882 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 42,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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R965 CLS is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,106 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R965 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R965 CLS registered?

R965 CLS is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R965 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 CLS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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