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R453 VKX

1998 Porsche 911

Beige Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,485 mi
Last recorded63,485 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 VKX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,485 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,637 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,869 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,271 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,199 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 57,183 miles

Offside Side repeater not working bulb holder required (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top mount rubbers split

both rear tyres low and perished and worn on edge

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top mount rubbers split

both rear tyres low and perished and worn on edge

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to perish

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to perish

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot warning light on dash

both rear anti roll bar links have been modified

dip beam dash warning not working

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,115 miles

boot warning light on dash

both rear anti roll bar links have been modified

dip beam dash warning not working

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 45,270 miles

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,607 miles

possible leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,737 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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R453 VKX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Beige with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R453 VKX, 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 R453 VKX registered?

R453 VKX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R453 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 VKX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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