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R256 YKK

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,749 mi
Last recorded106,749 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 YKK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,759 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,178 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,089 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 91,089 miles

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

service brake at 51%

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,099 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,292 miles

front brake discs scored

front tyres worn on inside edge & close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low on legal tread

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 606,709 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,326 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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R256 YKK is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R256 YKK, 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

How do I check the history of R256 YKK?

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What year was R256 YKK registered?

R256 YKK is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R256 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 YKK shows 24 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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