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R204 BLK

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,025 mi
Last recorded80,025 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

RegistrationR204 BLK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 76,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,714 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 74,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 74,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,635 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,753 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,540 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 61,569 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 61,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 60,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2010 57,247 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2009 56,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,736 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,179 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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R204 BLK 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 R204 BLK, 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 R204 BLK registered?

R204 BLK is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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