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R873 AOV

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,133 mi
Last recorded94,133 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 AOV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,305 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly deteriorated on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted restricting full inspection

wipers not turning off, recommend attention

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,754 miles

Full length undertrays fitted so unable to inspect some items.

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front small stonechip in windscreen

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers restricting full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,378 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,061 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 87,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,758 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,131 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 85,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,516 miles

OFF SIDE & NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 21 May 2010 72,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,330 miles

advise metal brake pipes corroded

strong adviose n/s/r tyre worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 61,637 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unen wear to both front tyres

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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R873 AOV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R873 AOV, 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 R873 AOV registered?

R873 AOV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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