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R986 AVU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 AVU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 78,947 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brakes recording low

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,937 miles

Excessive oil leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 77,937 miles

Excessive oil leak

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,153 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 71,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,224 miles

NOTE..Under body covers fitted

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)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake back plates corroding

Pass 1 May 2009 64,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic undercovers fitted to underbody

Pass 1 May 2007 58,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,665 miles

some play in n/sand o/s ofsteering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,911 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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R986 AVU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R986 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R986 AVU registered?

R986 AVU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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