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R118 ERW

1998 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,719 mi
Last recorded93,719 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 ERW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,580 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,409 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,353 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 70,961 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,961 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,361 miles

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

nearside rear tail pipe missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,208 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 55,740 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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R118 ERW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R118 ERW, 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 R118 ERW registered?

R118 ERW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R118 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 ERW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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