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R1 LNA

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 LNA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 78,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,086 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,853 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 75,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working BOTH SIDES (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,158 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,158 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,952 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,995 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,260 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,111 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,144 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,144 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,787 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 46,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,608 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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R1 LNA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R1 LNA, 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 R1 LNA registered?

R1 LNA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R1 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 LNA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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