CarVerify

Free Car Check

R16 POR

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,119 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 77,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,836 miles

rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2007 62,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 60,392 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R16 POR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R16 POR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R16 POR?

You can check the full history of R16 POR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R16 POR registered?

R16 POR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R16 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 POR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R16 POR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R16 POR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.