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R331 HLG

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,701 mi
Last recorded137,701 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 HLG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 137,701 miles

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 133,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,949 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,394 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,664 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

signs of engine oil leak

windscreen chipped inside and outside of zone a

Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,619 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

engine has signs of an oil leak

nearside front shocker is weak

nearside outer sill is damaged

nearside rear tyre treads are low

nearside rear wheel arch blistered

offside rear tyre treads are low

screen is damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,281 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 87,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,189 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 78,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,255 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 73,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,249 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 58,595 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 58,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,884 miles

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 Jan 2007 51,144 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 51,143 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,483 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R331 HLG is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R331 HLG, 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 R331 HLG registered?

R331 HLG is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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