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R454 HMV

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,066 mi
Last recorded39,066 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 HMV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 39,066 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 39,066 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,056 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,380 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,476 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R454 HMV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R454 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R454 HMV registered?

R454 HMV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R454 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 HMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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