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R170 EOA

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,068 mi
Last recorded168,068 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 EOA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 168,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 163,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 158,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 158,131 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 140,978 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,124 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 135,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 131,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 117,955 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 117,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,207 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 116,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not all bulbs in centre brake light work

Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 113,622 miles

battery power low, needed to jump sttart vehicle

brake wear light on

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underbody

n/s/f and o/s/f dampers very rusty.

o/s/r brake wear indicator wire broken

oil leak engine sump plug

underbody water pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 111,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 111,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 110,368 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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R170 EOA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R170 EOA, 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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R170 EOA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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