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R105 MJB

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,014 mi
Last recorded38,014 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 MJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 38,014 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 37,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 37,552 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 37,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,460 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,232 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 36,202 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,074 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,433 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 30,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,119 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 26,149 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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R105 MJB is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R105 MJB, 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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What year was R105 MJB registered?

R105 MJB is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R105 MJB safe to buy?

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