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R141 KSC

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,175 mi
Last recorded167,175 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 KSC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 167,175 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Washer jet not working properly.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fronts top mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle sills corroded.

Fail 7 May 2026 167,175 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Washer jet not working properly.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fronts top mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle sills corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 160,143 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

side sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 157,813 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 157,813 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 145,083 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 141,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 135,027 miles

under cover fitted unable to check some covered parts

Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 118,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,924 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 96,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 96,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

aigbag light is on

nearside rear and nearside front tyres have cuts on outer wall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,333 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 92,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 83,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 71,909 miles

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

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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R141 KSC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R141 KSC, 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 R141 KSC registered?

R141 KSC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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