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R886 XEC

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 XEC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 54,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,830 miles

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

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

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,058 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,623 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,037 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,118 miles

front disc inner faces in poor condition (corroded) pads good +efficiences good

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,866 miles

inner face on front discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,381 miles

Front 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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R886 XEC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R886 XEC, 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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R886 XEC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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