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S173 TTW

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,302 mi
Last recorded136,302 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 TTW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 136,302 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 136,302 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine missfire

Pass 13 Jul 2019 134,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jul 2018 128,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 127,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 122,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 108,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2008 93,547 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 88,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 80,284 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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S173 TTW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S173 TTW, 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 S173 TTW registered?

S173 TTW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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