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R636 FGU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,197 mi
Last recorded48,197 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 FGU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 48,197 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 47,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,627 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,627 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake system failure from split brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,622 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,454 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,376 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 45,370 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,268 miles

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

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

slightly low braking efforet on offside parking brake

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,096 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,763 miles

surface corrosion to the inner side of all four brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2009 44,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,526 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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R636 FGU 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 85%.

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 R636 FGU, 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 R636 FGU registered?

R636 FGU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R636 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 FGU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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