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R335 FPV

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,549 mi
Last recorded72,549 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 FPV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 72,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,344 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted, unable to check certain parts

Nearside Front Slight play in shock absorber

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 72,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted, unable to check certain parts

Nearside Front Slight play in shock absorber

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,167 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 72,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2024 72,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,167 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Oil leak, but not excessive rear underside of vehicle , engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,491 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 9 Aug 2022 71,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,528 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f brake flexible hose close to anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jan 2019 69,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,156 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,930 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,892 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,704 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,598 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,725 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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R335 FPV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R335 FPV, 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 R335 FPV registered?

R335 FPV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R335 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 FPV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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