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R133 TNR

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,887 mi
Last recorded81,887 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 TNR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 81,887 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2025 81,887 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative (9.1.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 80,806 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 78,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,196 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 76,196 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 75,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,208 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,804 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 53,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 51,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,917 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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R133 TNR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R133 TNR, 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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R133 TNR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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