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R561 EOS

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,152 mi
Last recorded92,152 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 EOS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2024 91,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 91,612 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,478 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2021 90,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,882 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,616 miles

Both front strut bump stops are worn and falling apart.

Both front strut top mount bush are split and worn.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut casing corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts at top of pistons corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear shocker casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower caster arms (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Both front strut bump stops are worn and falling apart.

Both front strut top mount bush are split and worn.

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut casing corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts at top of pistons corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear shocker casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower caster arms (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,853 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all discs starting to corrode slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,147 miles

very slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,147 miles

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

very slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,461 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 76,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,568 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oos and n/s exhaust- manifold joints nuts missing on some studs and not fulley home on others

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 64,186 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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R561 EOS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R561 EOS, 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 R561 EOS registered?

R561 EOS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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