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R201 PGF

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 PGF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,874 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,020 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 94,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,226 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,463 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 61,797 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 57,424 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty on inner edge.

Pass 5 May 2010 53,289 miles

Both front strutt inserts have slight play.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 50,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,316 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 49,316 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 46,130 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 46,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 43,879 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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R201 PGF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R201 PGF, 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 R201 PGF registered?

R201 PGF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R201 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 PGF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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