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ROY 98

1974 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 2341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,717 mi
Last recorded16,717 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1974 Porsche 91155,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 98
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 16,717 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 16,717 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 15,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,659 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,659 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,276 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 12,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,790 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 11,790 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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ROY 98 is a 1974 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 2,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1974 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 55,603 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 ROY 98, 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 52 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROY 98 registered?

ROY 98 is a 1974 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 August 1974.

Is ROY 98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 98 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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