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R4 UHS

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,105 mi
Last recorded71,105 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 UHS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and inner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALl. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,150 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 8 May 2017 63,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 63,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn operates on braking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,747 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf and nsf inner faces of brake dics corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,330 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,329 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,446 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 6 Oct 2009 45,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,682 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,528 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,518 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R4 UHS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R4 UHS, 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 R4 UHS registered?

R4 UHS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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