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R500 LWT

1998 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,184 mi
Last recorded19,184 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 LWT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 19,184 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 19,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 19,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 19,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 18,258 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 18,258 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 17,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 17,765 miles

Nearside 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 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

outer sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,688 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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R500 LWT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R500 LWT, 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 R500 LWT registered?

R500 LWT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R500 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 LWT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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