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S243 RUH

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,845 mi
Last recorded67,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera86,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 RUH
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,845 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 67,845 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 64,997 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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S243 RUH is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,106 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S243 RUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S243 RUH registered?

S243 RUH is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S243 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 RUH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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