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C21 RUP

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,830 mi
Last recorded129,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RUP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,830 miles

under covers obscuring testable componants

Fail 13 Jun 2025 129,814 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification excessive knocking from strutt suspect centre nut loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached spring retaining ring loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not secured at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached spring retaining rings loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not secured at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached spring retaining rings loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate touching disc

under covers obscuring testable componants

Pass 13 May 2024 128,320 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 128,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Aug 2017 126,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 125,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise under trays & covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Apr 2016 125,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise under trays & covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 122,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 119,621 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 119,619 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 109,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,525 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 93,517 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,345 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 88,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,009 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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C21 RUP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C21 RUP, 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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C21 RUP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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