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R737 RRS

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,258 mi
Last recorded141,258 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 RRS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 141,258 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 131,750 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 131,685 miles

Body has corrosion settling in on underbody.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 131,685 miles

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

Body has corrosion settling in on underbody.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,569 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 131,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside body slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 130,147 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 130,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 129,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,776 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2015 125,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 125,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 123,801 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,706 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 119,802 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,824 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 118,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,833 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,591 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,053 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 91,053 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 91,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 76,419 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,673 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R737 RRS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R737 RRS, 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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R737 RRS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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