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R433 CAU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,603 mi
Last recorded119,603 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 CAU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 119,603 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 119,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 119,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 119,490 miles

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

Brake cable insecure not connected (1.1.15 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 117,975 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,886 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,302 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,305 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edge possibly causing road noise

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the prescribed area

Fail 1 Nov 2017 111,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edge possibly causing road noise

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,859 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 106,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 101,656 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 101,642 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 89,629 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 89,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,687 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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R433 CAU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R433 CAU, 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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R433 CAU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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