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L222 RMD

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 RMD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,480 miles

corrosion on inner sill and slight on front chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,273 miles

slight corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Fail 25 Mar 2025 85,272 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

slight corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,055 miles

Corroding in some places on suspension

Underbody corrosion in some places

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,307 miles

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

Front Tyres worn - 3mm on inner

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,771 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front tyre treads around 3mm in places

rear tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edges

rusting in places on underbody and suspension

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,645 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front tyre treads around 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,257 miles

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

clamps broken on exhaust sleeve

front tyre treads around 3mm in places

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,255 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

clamps broken on exhaust sleeve

discs badly corroded

front tyre treads around 3mm in places

handbrake efficiency only 18%

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front tyre treads around 3mm

inner faces of discs badly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,706 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

discs corroding

front tyre treads around 3mm in places

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight corrosion in places on other brake pipes

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2017 81,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

discs corroding

front tyre treads around 3mm in places

handbrake efficiency only 17%

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight corrosion in places on other brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2016 80,992 miles

discs corroded

front tyre treads around 3mm in places

other brake pipes corroding in places

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 80,992 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both long pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

discs corroded

front tyre treads around 3mm in places

other brake pipes corroding in places

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades spilt.

Pass 7 May 2011 55,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,439 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,293 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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L222 RMD is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L222 RMD, 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 L222 RMD registered?

L222 RMD is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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