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R462 STA

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,529 mi
Last recorded34,529 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 STA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 34,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,431 miles

Fluid leak from front, not affecting vehicles handling or braking.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,379 miles

Index plate(s) fonts appear smaller,but meeting test criteria

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 33,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,245 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,245 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,080 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 29,451 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 28,959 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R462 STA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R462 STA, 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 R462 STA registered?

R462 STA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R462 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 STA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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