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R88 PSB

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 173,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 170,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 164,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 150,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 150,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 150,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre is perished

Fail 26 Feb 2018 150,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 150,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 150,206 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 10 Feb 2016 148,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 147,659 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 142,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 125,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 117,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 107,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 89,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 79,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,508 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 PSB is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R88 PSB registered?

R88 PSB is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 May 1998.

Is R88 PSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 PSB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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