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R173 TAC

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,960 mi
Last recorded121,960 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 TAC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Minor stone damage to windscreen

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Minor damage to windscreen.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 116,084 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Minor damage to windscreen.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 107,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,342 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer foremost (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,493 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 74,298 miles

cut in sidewall n/s/r tyre

front tyres cracking slightly in-between treads

oil leaks present

rear tyres low on tread ,inside edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,639 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,318 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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R173 TAC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R173 TAC, 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 R173 TAC registered?

R173 TAC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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