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R492 EOX

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,563 mi
Last recorded31,563 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 EOX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 31,563 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 31,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,848 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,798 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 30,798 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,702 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,370 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,786 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,782 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,490 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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R492 EOX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R492 EOX, 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 R492 EOX registered?

R492 EOX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R492 EOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 EOX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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