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R495 KPF

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,870 mi
Last recorded106,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 KPF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 106,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,195 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 105,191 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to coolant leaking during test (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leaking during test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (headlamps foggy) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant began to leak during test

Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 104,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 95,699 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 95,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,602 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,480 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre tread

front brake discs in poor condition

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit - advise investigation

oil seepage

rear brake pads will require checking in approx. 1500 miles

rear wiper split

various bumper damage

vehicle is red under a white wrap

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 nails in offside rear tyre tread

front brake discs in poor condition

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit - advise investigation

oil seepage

rear brake pads will require checking in approx. 1500 miles

rear wiper split

various bumper damage

vehicle is red under a white wrap

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,165 miles

front brake discs in poor condition - advise replacement soon

ignition switch faulty

nearside front seatbelt damaged

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

rear wiper split

reverse lights inoperative

side repeater lights poor

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake discs in poor condition - advise replacement soon

ignition switch faulty

nearside front seatbelt damaged

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

rear wiper split

reverse lights inoperative

side repeater lights poor

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,312 miles

all brake discs corroded

damage to side walls of nearside rear tyre,suspect has been run inderinflated

headlamp aims on lower limit

intermittant clicking noise from offside front steering/suspension when turning lock to lock,no cause found

rear wiper split

side repeaters poor

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,312 miles

rear wiper split

side repeaters poor

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

damage to side walls of nearside rear tyre,suspect has been run inderinflated

headlamp aims on lower limit

intermittant clicking noise from offside front steering/suspension when turning lock to lock,no cause found

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,914 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,514 miles

ns rear tyre worn on inner edge

os front lower ball joint very slight play

os front track rod end very sligt play

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 67,241 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 61,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Apr 2007 42,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,208 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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R495 KPF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R495 KPF, 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 R495 KPF registered?

R495 KPF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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