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729 UMM

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,619 mi
Last recorded65,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration729 UMM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 65,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 65,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes either covered in grease or corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,688 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,480 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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729 UMM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 729 UMM, 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 729 UMM registered?

729 UMM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for 729 UMM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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