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R549 LTF

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,655 mi
Last recorded143,655 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 LTF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 143,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 143,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,272 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 143,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 143,194 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 143,194 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 142,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 142,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,522 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,669 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,961 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)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,881 miles

both r/tyres wearing on inside

Fail 21 Mar 2014 137,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 26 Feb 2013 136,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 133,612 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2012 133,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres on wear indicators. 265/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 129,179 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Main beam switch operation lazy (you have to move the switch slowly to operate main beam)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 127,339 miles

air duct to exhaust requires refitting

plastic covers unable to check some items

Pass 7 Jan 2009 123,715 miles

engine oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

wiper blades perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 115,839 miles

both headlights on minimum setting

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

small chips in windscreen zone A

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 6 Jan 2007 91,695 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edge

engine oil leak

offside headlight was not working but came on with a tap and continued to work.

small chips in windscreen

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,209 miles

brake disc slightly 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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R549 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 R549 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.

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What year was R549 LTF registered?

R549 LTF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R549 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 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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