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R545 JPF

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,687 mi
Last recorded160,687 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 JPF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 160,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 159,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 159,197 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 159,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture central (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 158,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 156,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 153,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 153,638 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 149,663 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 149,663 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 145,678 miles

Brake disc all round worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front coil springs corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 140,710 miles

Engine and underbody trays fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,662 miles

Exhaust rusty and blowing

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 131,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Emissions check aborted due to overheating and coolent loss

Exhaust rusty and blowing

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,482 miles

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,752 miles

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

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

slight noise in top susp mounts

water leak on f to r pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,110 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 27 Jul 2011 103,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,652 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 84,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,058 miles

Excessive goods in luggage compartment and on rear seat.These are grounds to refuse to test.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 71,058 miles

Excessive goods in luggage compartment and on rear seat.These are grounds to refuse to test.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 54,652 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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R545 JPF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R545 JPF, 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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R545 JPF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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