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R776 CET

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,486 mi
Last recorded67,486 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 CET
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 67,486 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 67,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 65,338 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,738 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,639 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,483 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,736 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,038 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 54,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R776 CET is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R776 CET, 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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R776 CET is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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