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S289 OTR

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,377 mi
Last recorded66,377 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 OTR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,452 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,062 miles

Front tyre(s) worn on inner edges

Underbody, Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,047 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar links & bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,571 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links & bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,159 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,209 miles

slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,228 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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S289 OTR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S289 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S289 OTR?

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What year was S289 OTR registered?

S289 OTR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S289 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 OTR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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