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R105 YTF

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,728 mi
Last recorded55,728 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 55,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 55,317 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 55,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,735 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,217 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 53,338 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 53,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,275 miles

Tread on o/s/r tyre starting to crack/split

Pass 19 Dec 2015 53,254 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 51,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,602 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Offside door check-strap mounting corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,379 miles

Surface corrosion to all four brake discs on inner faces

Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,379 miles

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

Surface corrosion to all four brake discs on inner faces

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,266 miles

both rear brake disc inner braking surfaces corroding

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,834 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play to offside end of steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,281 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YTF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R105 YTF, 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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R105 YTF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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