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R533 HGX

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 HGX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 128,534 miles

both front flexi pipes condition

both rear ball joints slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2024 125,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 14 Feb 2024 125,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer track rod end slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,578 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,876 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,840 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 89,827 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,210 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 60,210 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,505 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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R533 HGX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R533 HGX, 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 R533 HGX registered?

R533 HGX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R533 HGX safe to buy?

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