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R865 RDY

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Lpg 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

37,082 mi
Last recorded37,082 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 RDY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 37,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 33,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap split but secured by other mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,094 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,524 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,580 miles

Oil leak

off side inner rear brake disc pitted near side rear inner brake disc pitted off side front inner brake disc pitted nearside front inner brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,171 miles

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 19,314 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,687 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R865 RDY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R865 RDY, 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 R865 RDY registered?

R865 RDY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R865 RDY safe to buy?

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