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R338 VRH

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,870 mi
Last recorded139,870 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 VRH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 139,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,336 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low,rec replace soon

Headlamp mask convertors fitted

Minor oil leak on engine

Slight corrosion to Rear Brake disc inner faces

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 128,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,262 miles

Rear discs inner surface pitted and cross drilled holes blocked

chip on front screen

Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip on front screen

Rear discs inner surface pitted and cross drilled holes blocked

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,732 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

all brake discs inner faces corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2015 113,981 miles

undertrays fitted covering floor pan fuel and brake pipes and other componet's

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,077 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R338 VRH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R338 VRH, 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 R338 VRH registered?

R338 VRH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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