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R1 SKS

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,731 mi
Last recorded114,731 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SKS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,731 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,931 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 110,583 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 110,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,640 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/f brake hose ferrule light corrosion

o/s/f brake hose ferrule light corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,527 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 100,523 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,764 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,614 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,623 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 3 Jul 2013 85,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 3 Jul 2012 81,160 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,269 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,868 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,658 miles

hand brake down on performance only just made limits

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 43,149 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 SKS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R1 SKS, 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 SKS registered?

R1 SKS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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