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R302 SLE

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

24,180 mi
Last recorded24,180 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 SLE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 24,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 23,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2023 23,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 23,553 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 999,999 miles

Front number plate damage but not likely be misread

Fail 22 Dec 2021 999,999 miles

Front number plate damage but not likely be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 999,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,614 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,148 miles

front brakes worn

nail in offside rear tyre

wipers in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2016 20,148 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes worn

nail in offside rear tyre

wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 19,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 19,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,463 miles

Engine has a missfire

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 19,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine has a missfire

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is perrishing but not yet exposing cords

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 18,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished and limit inner edge

Fail 10 May 2011 18,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished and limit inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 15,587 miles

tyres 2mm inner edge

rattle nearside exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,067 miles

front tyres 3mm edges

nearside wiper not fully on screen

rear tyres 2mm edges

Pass 3 May 2007 14,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,847 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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R302 SLE is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R302 SLE, 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 R302 SLE registered?

R302 SLE is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R302 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 SLE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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