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S129 RBD

1998 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 RBD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 128,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 123,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 119,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 116,152 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 111,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 104,992 miles

all brakes small amount of binding

Fail 18 May 2012 104,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brakes small amount of binding

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,404 miles

chips in screen

exhaust system noisy, unable to make comparison

front brake discs worn and corrosion inhibited

front tyres worn

rear brake discs corrosion inhibited

slight play nearside front balljoint

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

slight play offside front and nearside rear anti roll bar drop links

various steel brake pipes quite corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,941 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f b rake disc pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f b rake disc pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 86,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,485 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

offside and nearside front and rear suspension lower wishbone to thrust arm bushes debonding

offside rear and nearside rrear tyre inner treads wearing low and rest of tread worn to 3mm

slight play to offside front suspension antiroll bar drop link

Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,288 miles

main steel brake pipe rusty advise attention / replacement.

n/s & o/s rear indicators slightly discoloured advise attention.

n/s front steel brake pipe (inner wheel arch)very rusty, advise attention / replacement.

n/s front steel brake pipe to caliper rusty advise attention / replcement.

o/s front steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion advise attention.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,411 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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S129 RBD is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S129 RBD, 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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S129 RBD is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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