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R172 OYS

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,487 mi
Last recorded45,487 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 OYS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 45,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,871 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,543 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 19,030 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OYS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OYS, 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

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What year was R172 OYS registered?

R172 OYS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R172 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 OYS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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