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R977 FNM

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,315 mi
Last recorded72,315 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 FNM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 71,904 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 71,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,099 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 66,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,483 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,676 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,129 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 43,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,907 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 26 Sep 2008 33,372 miles

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

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

baffles n/s silencer loose and rattles

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 27,050 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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R977 FNM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R977 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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R977 FNM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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