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R11 OCM

1998 Porsche Carrera

Green Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,310 mi
Last recorded99,310 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera71,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 OCM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,156 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre looks to have been fouling inner arch

Fail 1 Jun 2018 79,152 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres cracked

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre looks to have been fouling inner arch

o/s/f washer jet inop

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,779 miles

o/s/r exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,779 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,949 miles

chip to lower offside front windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,047 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 20 Jun 2015 57,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 21 Jun 2014 55,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,830 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,284 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,119 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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R11 OCM is a 1998 Porsche Carrera in Green with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 71,221 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R11 OCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R11 OCM registered?

R11 OCM is a 1998 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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