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URH 998R

1987 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,384 mi
Last recorded207,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURH 998R
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 207,384 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 205,375 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 205,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 204,045 miles

Play in upper steering column bush

Fail 11 Mar 2016 204,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in upper steering column bush

Pass 11 Mar 2015 202,186 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 204,185 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 201,496 miles

corrosion around fuel filler internally

Fail 26 Feb 2014 201,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion around fuel filler internally

Pass 19 Mar 2013 200,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 200,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 199,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 199,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 199,204 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 199,201 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 198,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 196,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 195,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 194,637 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 191,968 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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URH 998R is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 95,992 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URH 998R, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URH 998R registered?

URH 998R is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is URH 998R safe to buy?

The MOT history for URH 998R shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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