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R221 BLF

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,395 mi
Last recorded121,395 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 BLF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,395 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,649 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 117,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S wiper poor.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,091 miles

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,884 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,884 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Wipers poor and smeary.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,560 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,329 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 98,990 miles

Exhaust blow at join

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,044 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 97,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,607 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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R221 BLF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R221 BLF, 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 R221 BLF registered?

R221 BLF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R221 BLF safe to buy?

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