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R88 NML

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,808 mi
Last recorded88,808 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 NML
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 88,808 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to osf under tray / wheel arch liner

Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,355 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,024 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,813 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,433 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,198 miles

various brake pipes heavly waxed

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,019 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 15 May 2009 41,140 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 4,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,400 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

both front tyres cracked with age.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,389 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres starting to perish

slight pitting/rusting on front brake disc inner faces

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 NML 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 83.3%.

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 NML, 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 NML registered?

R88 NML is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R88 NML safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 NML shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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