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R137 AEY

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,268 mi
Last recorded124,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 AEY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 124,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,282 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 113,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 95,524 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 94,738 miles

Petrol cap sealing o ring has cracks but still seals

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2018 94,738 miles

Petrol cap sealing o ring has cracks but still seals

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

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,642 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front chassi is proteced in under seal

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Petrol fuel cap sealing ring has small cracks but is still sealing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,265 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,265 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tyre slightly stepped

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 84,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,022 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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R137 AEY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R137 AEY, 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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R137 AEY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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