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R459 VKX

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 VKX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 53,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 53,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,517 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 51,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,958 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 50,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,334 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,011 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,162 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,496 miles

Both rear brake pads show sign of not contacting the brake disc correctly on inner surfaces.

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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R459 VKX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R459 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

How do I check the history of R459 VKX?

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What year was R459 VKX registered?

R459 VKX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R459 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 VKX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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