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R592 XEW

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

108,390 mi
Last recorded108,390 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 XEW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 108,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 107,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,221 miles

All metal brake pipes covered in grease.

Fail 21 Jul 2023 107,155 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to coolant leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak.- Minor exhaust gas leak also detected on NS exhaust system-Likely to cause lambda values to be high when tested-Repair required (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to coolant leak dripping on brake test equipment. (4.1.2 (b))

All metal brake pipes covered in grease.

Coolant leak Nsr area above exhaust silencer.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 103,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 103,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,736 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,817 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,817 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,846 miles

rear anti-roll bar mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2007 47,846 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear anti-roll bar mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,595 miles

front and rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes slight worn.

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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R592 XEW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 R592 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R592 XEW registered?

R592 XEW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R592 XEW safe to buy?

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