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R500 RJW

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,909 mi
Last recorded118,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 RJW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 117,356 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 117,349 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 113,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,378 miles

covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 113,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 111,256 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 107,045 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 107,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe at rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,833 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (main pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,157 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,536 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,901 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,745 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,123 miles

front brake discs pitting

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,214 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,126 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,771 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear tyre on wear indicator bars

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 RJW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJW, 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 R500 RJW registered?

R500 RJW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R500 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 RJW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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