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R35 XWO

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Lpg 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 XWO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,589 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 73,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 67,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,635 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,635 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,097 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 63,057 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle obviously running to rich vehicle stalling at idle (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,200 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,776 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,014 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,735 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly corroded on inside of discs

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,525 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,582 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 38,579 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,658 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 32,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,311 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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R35 XWO is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R35 XWO, 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 R35 XWO registered?

R35 XWO is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R35 XWO safe to buy?

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