MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust noisey
Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
exhaust noisey
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
centre stoplight not working
n/s/r inner c v boot split
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center stoplight not working
n/s/r inner cv boot split
noisy exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
center stoplight not working
n/s/r inner cv boot split
noisy exhaust
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R5 LWN is a 1998 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 R5 LWN, 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 LWN registered?
R5 LWN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 December 1998.
Is R5 LWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R5 LWN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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