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R458 NGF

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 NGF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 93,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,931 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 89,931 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,167 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,569 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,621 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges & wearing uneven

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,914 miles

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

both rear tyres are stepped on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,708 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is stepped on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,297 miles

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

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,582 miles

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape & low on tread on inner shoulder.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape & low on tread on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,648 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil around gearbox sump and some on engine sump

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,927 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,932 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 9 Feb 2010 60,863 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,292 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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R458 NGF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc 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 R458 NGF, 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 R458 NGF registered?

R458 NGF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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