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R102 ABA

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,771 mi
Last recorded129,771 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 ABA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 129,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 124,836 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 124,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,776 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 124,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear cords exposed , marked chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small splits (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 124,501 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 124,495 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,489 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 124,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front chassis corroded both sides

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under cover trays on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,518 miles

Front road wheels close to liners in lock but not touching at this time

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

one seat plus drivers fitted at time of test

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Aug 2014 118,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 118,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 116,665 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 116,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,070 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,312 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 107,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 101,751 miles

brake pipes at rear corroded / rear discs inner face pitted / osr pads look low / play on osr wheel [suspension ].

play in nsf & osr drop links

Fail 6 Aug 2010 101,725 miles

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

brake pipes at rear corroded / rear discs inner face pitted / osr pads look low / play on osr wheel [suspension ].

nsr tyre worn very low

play in nsf & osr drop links

Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,894 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 91,395 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,753 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 88,676 miles

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

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

n/s wing mirror loose

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,853 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 80,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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R102 ABA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R102 ABA, 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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R102 ABA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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