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R34 EMX

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 EMX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,110 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 119,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 117,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 116,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 114,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,153 miles

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

undersheilds fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2019 111,150 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

undersheilds fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 107,816 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 107,816 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported both sides (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside parking brake is weak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 104,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits offside - nearside just met MOT requirements (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,749 miles

UNDERSHEILDS FITTED

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 96,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,011 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 90,954 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,868 miles

advise o/s/f inner brake disc face poor condition

advise o/s/r tyre has been run flat

advise when brake test carried out o/s/f brake noisey and ABS opperating on that wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,069 miles

n/s side repeter poor condition

Pass 23 May 2009 75,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 74,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,528 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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R34 EMX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R34 EMX, 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 R34 EMX registered?

R34 EMX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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