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R101 ALH

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

166,114 mi
Last recorded166,114 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 ALH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 166,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 166,114 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 161,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 155,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends have play in joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 147,318 miles

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

both front inner steering rack ends slight play

both front shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

under covers fitted restricting view of componets

Fail 18 Aug 2022 147,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner steering rack ends slight play

both front shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

under covers fitted restricting view of componets

Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,844 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front shock absorbers corroded

under cover fittied restricting view of componets

Fail 20 Aug 2021 140,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join corroded off insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaut corroded studs leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded bolts clamps and system

front shock absorbers corroded

under cover fittied restricting view of componets

Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bolts corroded not leaking gases

Fail 20 Aug 2020 134,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bolts corroded not leaking gases

Pass 23 Aug 2019 127,981 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside rear exhausts studs corroded

offside front brake pad getting close to limit

Fail 20 Aug 2019 127,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear nearside and offside exhaust clamps corroded leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside rear exhausts studs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,883 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer cv gaiter is leaking grease

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides to brake callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 106,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer cv gaiter is leaking grease

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides to brake callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 88,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 71,561 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 71,561 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,577 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)

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

both rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 May 2010 67,120 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads will require replacement shortly

Pass 21 May 2010 67,120 miles

brake pads will require replacement shortly

Pass 29 May 2009 65,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 65,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 60,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,011 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 May 2005 52,989 miles

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

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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R101 ALH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R101 ALH, 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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R101 ALH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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