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R70 SCR

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,703 mi
Last recorded45,703 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 SCR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 45,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,191 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,245 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 30,245 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres have cracks around tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,348 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,348 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratch on screen

rear tyre treads low in places on inner edges

slight pitting on inner faces of front discs

surface cut on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2011 23,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

light scratch on screen

rear tyre treads getting worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2010 22,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,663 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 9,948 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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R70 SCR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R70 SCR, 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 R70 SCR registered?

R70 SCR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is R70 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 SCR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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