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R219 XBV

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,713 mi
Last recorded62,713 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 XBV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,713 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 62,713 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,637 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,353 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 57,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,939 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,734 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 53,834 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,829 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,581 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 53,581 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,092 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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R219 XBV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R219 XBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R219 XBV registered?

R219 XBV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R219 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 XBV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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