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R7 AFN

1998 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 AFN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre cracked slightly on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2016 68,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre cracked slightly on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,655 miles

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

front tyres perished (cracking)

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,655 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished (cracking)

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,095 miles

ignition switch faulty

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,956 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 65,955 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 64,793 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,525 miles

creak from front suspension

handbrake juddering and noisey when applied on brake test

o/s and n/s front caliper brake pipes corroded advise attention asap

play in either o/s/f anti roll bar d bush or drop link advise further investigation

Pass 31 May 2008 63,517 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment (grabbing)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,231 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 63,224 miles

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

n/s/r tyre damaged to outside

Pass 10 May 2006 61,773 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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R7 AFN is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R7 AFN, 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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R7 AFN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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