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R833 EHP

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 EHP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 92,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,270 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure two clips missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear plug repair on edge of tyre (ADVISE REPLACE)

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,552 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,506 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,307 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,307 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light All stop lamps "flickering". Readjusted pedal switch. (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,054 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 78,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,371 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 66,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bolt gear box bell housing to engine loose

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,934 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bolt gear box bell housing to engine loose

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,155 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 57,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox bell housing bolts loose

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox bell housing bolts loose

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,869 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 14 Feb 2008 52,009 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,745 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,125 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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R833 EHP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R833 EHP, 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 R833 EHP registered?

R833 EHP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R833 EHP safe to buy?

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