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R3 VLC

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 136,376 miles

underside corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2025 136,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to jacking points and floor

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 135,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s floor to sills

Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills/floor slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 133,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,970 miles

Both inner rack end slight play

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front / rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 121,867 miles

Coolant leak

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,107 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)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 66,107 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,404 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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R3 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 VLC, 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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R3 VLC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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