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R588 YKP

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,748 mi
Last recorded138,748 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 YKP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 138,748 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 138,485 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 130,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 129,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 129,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,645 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,828 miles

under-shields fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,041 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 55,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 50,059 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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R588 YKP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R588 YKP, 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 R588 YKP registered?

R588 YKP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R588 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 YKP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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