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R205 NGA

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,488 mi
Last recorded21,488 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 NGA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 21,488 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 21,488 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 21,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 21,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 20,915 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 20,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,753 miles

brake performance efficiency only just met

Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 18,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 14,075 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 14,075 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 13,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 12,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 12,968 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,401 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 12,395 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 12,004 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,371 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 10,361 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,333 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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R205 NGA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R205 NGA, 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 R205 NGA registered?

R205 NGA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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