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R30 MEH

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,647 mi
Last recorded88,647 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 MEH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 88,416 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 88,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 87,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 87,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 87,083 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside front head-lights deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2020 86,446 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,638 miles

minor oil leak

parking brake weak (border line pass)

rear brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,765 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,939 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,476 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 74,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 74,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 74,413 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,001 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 67,185 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 63,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,550 miles

edges of rear dics corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2007 56,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear disc edges corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 56,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 54,819 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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R30 MEH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R30 MEH, 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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What year was R30 MEH registered?

R30 MEH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R30 MEH safe to buy?

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