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R989 RVJ

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,084 mi
Last recorded120,084 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 RVJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,437 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 104,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 88,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,024 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,860 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,252 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 38,154 miles

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

Brake discs corroded on insides

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,560 miles

Brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,455 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 52,444 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,646 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R989 RVJ is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R989 RVJ, 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 R989 RVJ registered?

R989 RVJ is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R989 RVJ safe to buy?

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