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R74 GBR

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 GBR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 121,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 120,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,936 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 107,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 98,754 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 95,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,528 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 90,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,118 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 87,118 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 84,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R74 GBR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R74 GBR, 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 R74 GBR registered?

R74 GBR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R74 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 GBR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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