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R308 EJA

1998 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,375 mi
Last recorded50,375 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera71,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 EJA
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 50,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 49,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,454 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,708 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 46,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ? (7.1.2)

Vehicle presented with Low fuel level.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,592 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,550 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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R308 EJA is a 1998 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 71,221 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R308 EJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R308 EJA registered?

R308 EJA is a 1998 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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