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R403 SCF

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,029 mi
Last recorded117,029 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 SCF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,675 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails towards the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 107,672 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroding and sections covered by under-trays (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails towards the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexible brake hose to caliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have corroded and pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe feeding the offside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding the offside front flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails towards the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

interaction on dash board lights and clocks, indicating an electrical fault

Fail 21 Oct 2020 106,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

interaction on dash board lights and clocks, indicating an electrical fault

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,601 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 102,310 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust clamps and flange bolts are corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 100,282 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 95,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 89,588 miles

offside door mirror would benefit from attention

oil level low

slight corrosion in brake pipes generally

Pass 21 May 2013 87,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 86,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2011 83,916 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 83,896 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2010 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advanced corrosion/pitting in offside front and offside rear brake disc,s

exhaust fittings corroded

offside hand brake efficiency would benefit from attention

rear tyres wearing low

screw in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion in offside front brake pipes

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 5 May 2010 80,552 miles

advanced corrosion/pitting in offside front and offside rear brake disc,s

exhaust fittings corroded

offside hand brake efficiency would benefit from attention

rear tyres wearing low

screw in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion in offside front brake pipes

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2009 76,331 miles

plastic covers fitted to underbody

slight corrosion in front brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 May 2009 76,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to underbody

slight corrosion in front brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2008 73,728 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 73,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 29 May 2007 66,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 56,721 miles

coolant leak

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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R403 SCF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R403 SCF, 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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R403 SCF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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