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R663 ETC

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,803 mi
Last recorded130,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 ETC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 130,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 126,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 126,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 126,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,004 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 125,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 125,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger Airbag Switched Off

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 121,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 119,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 115,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,436 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 97,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear anti roll bar bushes ruff in operation

Pass 17 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 72,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,858 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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R663 ETC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R663 ETC, 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 R663 ETC registered?

R663 ETC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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