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R15 GMF

1998 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,494 mi
Last recorded77,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 GMF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 77,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 76,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 75,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 73,945 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2021 73,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,483 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 20 May 2017 70,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 25 May 2016 69,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 69,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 69,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,690 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,189 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Jun 2012 68,189 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jun 2012 68,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak on engine

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,697 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 53,171 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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R15 GMF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,387cc 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 R15 GMF, 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 R15 GMF registered?

R15 GMF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R15 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 GMF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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