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R877 KTC

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 KTC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 139,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills/jacking points + NSR outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 139,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 quite heavily corroded (pads OK) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr + both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing/acceptable when cleaned (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills + jacking points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights inop

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 139,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror insecure loose/vibrating (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (pads OK) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front + osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to go opaque affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse lights inop

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills + rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alternator + various other warning lights illuminated

Pass 12 Feb 2025 136,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2023 136,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 136,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 135,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 133,835 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,212 miles

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

Nearside slightly blurry

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Oil leak engine bay

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

Rear slight mist of brake fluid

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear both sides box slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

general under body wear

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear both sides box slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

general under body wear

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,808 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear & to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear & to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,622 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 114,898 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,243 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 105,495 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,495 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 25 Oct 2010 101,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,751 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,058 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 79,620 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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R877 KTC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R877 KTC, 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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R877 KTC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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