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R546 MEH

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

183,009 mi
Last recorded183,009 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 MEH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 183,009 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 180,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 177,367 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 174,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 171,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,390 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 158,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 150,614 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 144,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,119 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 137,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2014 101,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,432 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,432 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 79,549 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 79,542 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 23 Dec 2009 75,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe over cover not visible

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 66,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 66,080 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 62,004 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 62,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R546 MEH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 R546 MEH, 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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R546 MEH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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