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R578 NDS

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,175 mi
Last recorded136,175 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 NDS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 134,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 126,569 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,609 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,906 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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R578 NDS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R578 NDS, 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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R578 NDS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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