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R627 CAU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,177 mi
Last recorded57,177 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 CAU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 57,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,472 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,360 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,608 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 32,607 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,805 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,986 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 25,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,134 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 25,034 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,874 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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R627 CAU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R627 CAU, 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 R627 CAU registered?

R627 CAU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R627 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 CAU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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