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R21 FAN

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,606 mi
Last recorded137,606 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 FAN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 137,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 133,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 129,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 129,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 128,652 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 127,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 127,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 125,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 119,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 118,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 115,423 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 109,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 104,712 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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R21 FAN is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R21 FAN, 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 R21 FAN registered?

R21 FAN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R21 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 FAN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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