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R29 MHL

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,533 mi
Last recorded110,533 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MHL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 110,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,019 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 107,698 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 106,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 100,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,731 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,531 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 77,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear trailing arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,129 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 63,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,916 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,619 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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R29 MHL 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 91.7%.

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 R29 MHL, 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 R29 MHL registered?

R29 MHL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R29 MHL safe to buy?

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