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R8 ENL

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ENL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 106,115 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,856 miles

(full inspection of under vehicles front to rear brake pipes,fuel lines,structure and mounting points is not possible, due to having full under covers fitted at time of test)

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 6 Dec 2022 105,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear, clears screen adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on edges 265 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm wearing on edges 265 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,966 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear slightly, clears screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm 265 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2.5mm 265 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,124 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 103,123 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both main brake pipes to rear have surface corrosion

Brake pipe to offside rear flexible has surface corrosion

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Rear wiper blade split

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 101,451 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

no reverse light

Fail 10 May 2016 101,448 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

no reverse light

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,831 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrsion

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,945 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,731 miles

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

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

both rear tyres approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,484 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,716 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,093 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,503 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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R8 ENL is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R8 ENL, 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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R8 ENL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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