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R843 NOU

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,175 mi
Last recorded110,175 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 NOU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 110,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 108,076 miles

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 108,069 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/s/f and O/s/f. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Under tray's fitted.

Nearside Rear Coolant leak

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 106,133 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 106,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off advise (0.1 (a))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 102,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 101,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,305 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 100,126 miles

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

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Oil leak ON ENGINE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,727 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,727 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,108 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,307 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,272 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 92,912 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,912 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,833 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 79,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,043 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 61,307 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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R843 NOU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R843 NOU, 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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R843 NOU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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