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R548 LTF

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,695 mi
Last recorded59,695 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 LTF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 59,695 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 59,695 miles

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Pipework inner arch area corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,418 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Pipework in arch corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Pipework in O/S/F arch area corroded

Offside Front Play evident in strut

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,461 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,465 miles

Front tyres wearing low inner shoulder.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 56,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,321 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 54,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,663 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 53,663 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 52,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 48,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 44,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,744 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 41,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,061 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,282 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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R548 LTF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R548 LTF, 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 R548 LTF registered?

R548 LTF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R548 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 LTF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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