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R56 OJM

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 OJM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 108,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 108,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside & offside cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside inside disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis near suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside inside disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,633 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fited

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,987 miles

nail & screw in n/s/r tyre

rattle from exhaust system

under cover & grease on brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,747 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,747 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,129 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

ENGINE OIL LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

ENGINE OIL LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,705 miles

N/S/R EXHAUST CLAMPS DETERIORATED 2X

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,304 miles

CORROSION ON IN SIDE OF FRONT BRAKE DISC

CORROSION ON INSIDE OF REAT DISC

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,980 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

UNDER TRAY COVERING INSPECTION PARTS

Pass 7 May 2010 79,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 70,620 miles

WATER LEAK FROM HOSE CLIP

Fail 2 May 2008 70,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

WATER LEAK FROM HOSE CLIP

Fail 3 May 2007 65,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rhr tyre uneven wear on inner

Pass 3 May 2007 65,318 miles

rhr tyre uneven wear on inner

Pass 12 May 2006 60,798 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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R56 OJM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R56 OJM, 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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R56 OJM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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