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R126 YMB

1998 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,071 mi
Last recorded111,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 YMB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 110,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,213 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 110,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,389 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 107,897 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside and nearside front tyres cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,908 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,582 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 97,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 92,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing low on edges.

offside and nearside rear exhaust clamp bolts corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,041 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 75,749 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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R126 YMB is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R126 YMB, 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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R126 YMB is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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