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R980 AVU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 AVU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,681 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,678 miles

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

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

Front shock absorbers slightly rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,822 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,626 miles

advise nearside front shock absorber weaker than offside front shock absorber.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,279 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,479 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,169 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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R980 AVU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R980 AVU, 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 R980 AVU registered?

R980 AVU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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