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R60 RFD

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 RFD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 114,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear parking brake requirements low effort. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,909 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 111,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jun 2023 110,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 110,392 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 108,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 107,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 104,798 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 102,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,973 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2012 95,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2011 90,903 miles

n/s exhaust tail pipe insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2011 90,867 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 86,003 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2010 85,736 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

1 x horn tone in-op

both front brake caliper link pipes badly corroded

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

both rear brake caliper link pipes corroded

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

nearside sill panel insecure

offside and nearside wiper blades titted to wrong sides

offside rear brake disc inner surface badly pitted and both rear discs worn

rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,089 miles

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

Unable to check all metal brake pipes due to fresh protective coating.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,630 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly pitted

slight play in tie rods

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,672 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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R60 RFD is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R60 RFD, 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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R60 RFD is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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