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R450 HMV

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 HMV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,296 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,312 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 108,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tyres close to wear markers

Fail 18 May 2015 108,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 16 May 2014 104,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,997 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,895 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 76,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,784 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,053 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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R450 HMV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R450 HMV, 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 R450 HMV registered?

R450 HMV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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