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R179 KGG

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

85,206 mi
Last recorded85,206 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

RegistrationR179 KGG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 85,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 81,883 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 81,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 79,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,189 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 76,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 74,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 73,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,629 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,220 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,964 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,875 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 56,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,348 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 44,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,012 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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R179 KGG is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R179 KGG, 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 R179 KGG registered?

R179 KGG is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R179 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 KGG shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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