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R973 KAB

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,971 mi
Last recorded89,971 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 KAB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,971 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,232 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 76,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,271 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 63,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,069 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,166 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,730 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2006 38,246 miles

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

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

both headlamps on highest setting

corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs

n/s headlamp beam lost its kickup

Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,246 miles

both headlamps on highest setting

corrosion to inner faces of rear brake discs

n/s headlamp beam lost its kickup

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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R973 KAB is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R973 KAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R973 KAB registered?

R973 KAB is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R973 KAB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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