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R34 TPS

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,707 mi
Last recorded38,707 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 TPS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,707 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner pipe from flexi to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner pipe from flexi to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/ and o/s/ inner sills corroded front to rear , near jacking points

Pass 6 Jan 2024 38,277 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper joiner pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper joiner pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,285 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 34,285 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,916 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 33,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,437 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,994 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 31,994 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 31,947 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,121 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 31,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,450 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,102 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 47,708 miles

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

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 TPS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 TPS, 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 TPS registered?

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

Is R34 TPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 TPS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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