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L26 RCC

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,050 mi
Last recorded96,050 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 RCC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,729 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 93,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 93,717 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 8 Dec 2021 93,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,448 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,410 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,078 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 73,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 73,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,859 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,523 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 66,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 64,039 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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L26 RCC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L26 RCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L26 RCC registered?

L26 RCC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is L26 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 RCC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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