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R104 OEC

1998 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,458 mi
Last recorded71,458 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 OEC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 71,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 70,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 69,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,715 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,217 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,266 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,244 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 5 May 2011 58,695 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 55,849 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,017 miles

Rear 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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R104 OEC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R104 OEC, 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 R104 OEC registered?

R104 OEC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R104 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 OEC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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