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R516 BEY

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 BEY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,662 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 71,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 71,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,148 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 65,725 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted prevents full inspection of various components

Fail 28 May 2019 65,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osf to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted prevents full inspection of various components

Pass 25 May 2018 65,167 miles

Undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2017 64,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes advise remove from retain clips for further inspection (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic covers prevent full inspection of various components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,817 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 64,539 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 64,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper rubber split on end

Pass 10 May 2013 63,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,431 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,071 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,227 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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R516 BEY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black 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 R516 BEY, 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 R516 BEY registered?

R516 BEY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R516 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 BEY 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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