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R976 FNM

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,811 mi
Last recorded134,811 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 FNM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 134,811 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 134,795 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 130,413 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 130,354 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,861 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear and offside rear handbrake has just met required limit 16% it may require adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,142 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyre inner sidewall has slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 126,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under the cover pipe corroded and leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 125,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,217 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 107,188 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 107,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,884 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 95,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,787 miles

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 5 Aug 2009 85,878 miles

o/s/rear seat belt slight damage

Fail 4 Aug 2009 85,472 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear seat belt slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,828 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,217 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 75,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 72,631 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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R976 FNM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R976 FNM, 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 R976 FNM registered?

R976 FNM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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