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S170 APF

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,118 mi
Last recorded152,118 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 APF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,118 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 150,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 148,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 146,825 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 146,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside beam deflector fitted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 143,827 miles

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

beam converter fitted to ns headlamp

nsf tyre perished in tread, also cut to outer sidewall

osf tyre perished in tread

Pass 29 May 2014 140,697 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 137,074 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 132,986 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 120,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,967 miles

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

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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S170 APF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S170 APF, 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 S170 APF registered?

S170 APF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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