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M200 CSR

1998 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,479 mi
Last recorded147,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 CSR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 143,819 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 140,942 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 135,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,817 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear on edges

both front link pipes on brake calipers corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,517 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,360 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 128,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 125,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 25 May 2017 120,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 116,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 112,910 miles

hand brake performance poor

Fail 20 Jun 2014 112,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

hand brake performance poor

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,758 miles

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

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,550 miles

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

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

both exhaust manifolds rusty

both exhaust rear silencer mountings rusty but secure at the time of the test

large trims covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 Mar 2011 90,591 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,845 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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M200 CSR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M200 CSR, 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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M200 CSR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is M200 CSR safe to buy?

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