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R781 RRS

1998 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,274 mi
Last recorded97,274 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 RRS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 97,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 97,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 97,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,709 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm . 0.4 mm over legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ferule corroded (marked with chalk) ()

undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,314 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,267 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes where they fit to flexi pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (been coated/painted) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,017 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,441 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,225 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,093 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,345 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 54,313 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R781 RRS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R781 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R781 RRS registered?

R781 RRS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R781 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 RRS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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