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R607 RSS

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,807 mi
Last recorded59,807 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 RSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 59,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 58,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 58,744 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 57,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,457 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 53,039 miles

front brake discs poor condition

surface corrosion to front & rear chassis

Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

front brake discs poor condition

surface corrosion to front & rear chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,581 miles

front brake discs rust line inner side

Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

front brake discs rust line inner side

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,097 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,097 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,683 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm bushes seperating

nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes seperating

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R607 RSS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R607 RSS, 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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R607 RSS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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