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R554 GJL

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 GJL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 98,389 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2021 98,264 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 98,264 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 98,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,530 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 155,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,378 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,377 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,606 miles

high level brake light unlit

trays and covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,499 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven discs poor on insides (3.7.B.2)

half high level brake light unlit

plastic trays fitted obstructing some components

rear brake discs corroding on insides

slight play in rear link rods

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all disc's corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 92,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all disc's corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,380 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in inner rack & track rod on o/s

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,364 miles

front windows tinted

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,350 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 72,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in front link rods

play in rear link rods

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,489 miles

front brake discs poor on inside edges

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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R554 GJL 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 65%.

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 R554 GJL, 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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R554 GJL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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