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R551 XOM

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,641 mi
Last recorded130,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 XOM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 130,641 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 130,641 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 128,194 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 119,878 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 116,888 miles

Nearside 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 1 Sep 2020 115,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,623 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 101,552 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 89,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,648 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 80,231 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,009 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,026 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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R551 XOM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R551 XOM, 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 R551 XOM registered?

R551 XOM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R551 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 XOM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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