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RBY 687K

1999 Porsche 911 Targa

Silver Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

31,190 mi
Last recorded31,190 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 687K
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,190 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 31,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 30,273 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 30,269 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,215 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 30,205 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,983 miles

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

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

nearside front wing corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,983 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

horn poor.

nearside front wing corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 97,623 miles

offside rear floor pan corroding.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,623 miles

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

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

offside rear floor pan corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,362 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 27,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

horn push control poor

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,468 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 26,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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RBY 687K is a 1999 Porsche 911 Targa in Silver with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBY 687K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RBY 687K is a 1999 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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