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L1 GBR

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,754 mi
Last recorded47,754 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GBR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 47,754 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 47,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 46,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 46,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,073 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 45,071 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER EDGE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER EDGE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE-SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 44,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,335 miles

both rear tyres cracking and have cuts in side wall.

nearside front tyre cracking.

offside front brake disc rusty on inner edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 38,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and have cuts in side wall.

nearside front tyre cracking.

offside front brake disc rusty on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,354 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,193 miles

both rear brake discs rusty on inner edge.

both rear tyres have cuts in side wall.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,055 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,980 miles

Ignition key sticks sometimes and doesn't allow lights or wipers to work.

Pass 27 May 2009 33,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,755 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 31,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,207 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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L1 GBR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L1 GBR, 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 L1 GBR registered?

L1 GBR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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