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R88 MGM

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 MGM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 129,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 127,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE, PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 255/40*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 255/40*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 124,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 122,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 122,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,087 miles

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 16 Apr 2018 116,704 miles

Coolant leak water pump ? ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint lower rear bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres badly perrished in tread but not through to the chords

Fail 16 Apr 2018 116,704 miles

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

Coolant leak water pump ? ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint lower rear bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres badly perrished in tread but not through to the chords

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perrishing on the tread

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perrishing on the tread

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 110,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,789 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,031 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 15 Apr 2013 99,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,028 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 14 Apr 2010 88,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,453 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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R88 MGM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R88 MGM, 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 R88 MGM registered?

R88 MGM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R88 MGM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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