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R119 MEH

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 MEH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 116,414 miles

headlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2018 115,594 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 113,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,168 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 112,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamps slightly blured beam images

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,207 miles

nearside front- middle section brake pipes x2 corroded.

nearside rear brake pipe very corroded- within clip.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,813 miles

bothside front inner disc/s wearing thin.

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

nearside rear brake pipe within clip corroded.

nearside rear number plate very dim, need replace.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 101,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,079 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 94,079 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,959 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 85,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,516 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,106 miles

windscreen slightly chipped in n/s swept area (within 40mm limit)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 75,475 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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R119 MEH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R119 MEH, 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 R119 MEH registered?

R119 MEH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R119 MEH safe to buy?

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