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S839 GHU

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 GHU
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other original metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres both sides wearing inside edges

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,407 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipes out of caliper both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other original metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres both sides wearing inside edges

Pass 10 May 2016 86,941 miles

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
brake disc excessively pitted 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
fog lamp not working 7
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S839 GHU is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S839 GHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S839 GHU registered?

S839 GHU is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S839 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S839 GHU 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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