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R172 GCL

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

109,225 mi
Last recorded109,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 GCL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 109,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 108,738 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 108,639 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 107,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 104,029 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 102,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

covers & trays

oil leaks

Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

covers & trays

oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,865 miles

covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,497 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,756 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 3 Apr 2012 76,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,710 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,536 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 65,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,592 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,592 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,750 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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R172 GCL is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R172 GCL, 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 R172 GCL registered?

R172 GCL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R172 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 GCL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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