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R245 PEL

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,416 mi
Last recorded115,416 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 PEL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 112,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,088 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,178 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 92,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,404 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 89,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 87,886 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside cam chain tensioner oil seal weaping oil.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 79,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,676 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 70,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear discs slight rusting inner faces

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,733 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 65,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,329 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit & should be changed

tread feathered on front tyres

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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R245 PEL is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R245 PEL, 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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R245 PEL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R245 PEL safe to buy?

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