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R5 DAW

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DAW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 64,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and component covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 64,263 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 64,261 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 62,408 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of some components

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,147 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 59,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,907 miles

Offside Rear Number plate bulb holder lense slightly deformed but light output ok at time of test.

rear back boxes starting to corrode.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,241 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,764 miles

Both front + N/S/R tyres perished

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,589 miles

Both front tyres very perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,537 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,297 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,845 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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R5 DAW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R5 DAW, 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 R5 DAW registered?

R5 DAW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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