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R45 HGU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,816 mi
Last recorded62,816 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 HGU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 62,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre is pereshing

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 51,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre is pereshing

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,710 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,710 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Both sides inner streeing arms (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,881 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,048 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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R45 HGU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R45 HGU, 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 R45 HGU registered?

R45 HGU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R45 HGU safe to buy?

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