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R175 MMR

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,055 mi
Last recorded144,055 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 MMR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 144,055 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 144,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 135,828 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,691 miles

Offside Front Brake disc corroded on the inner face

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,184 miles

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

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

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

park brake only just met requirement

Pass 26 Sep 2018 111,015 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc face corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 111,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system From behind under tray (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal creeps to the floor with pressure applied

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc face corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

park brake only just met requirement

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,969 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 80,506 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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R175 MMR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R175 MMR, 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 R175 MMR registered?

R175 MMR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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