CarVerify

Free Car Check

R8 GTC

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,595 mi
Last recorded102,595 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GTC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 102,595 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,376 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 102,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 101,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both air-con condensors damp

both front suspension legs corroding at the bottom

both rear back boxes deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

corrosion to steel brake pipes

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

o/s/r anti roll bar corroding

oil leak on engine and gear box

Fail 14 Sep 2012 101,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both air-con condensors damp

both front suspension legs corroding at the bottom

both rear back boxes deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

corrosion to steel brake pipes

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

o/s/r anti roll bar corroding

oil leak on engine and gear box

Pass 31 Aug 2011 599,999 miles

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,760 miles

front wipers split

play in both front anti-roll bar links

rear tyres wearing low on insides

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,366 miles

handbrake high

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,260 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

play in front anti-roll bar drop links.

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2008 88,238 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

play in front anti-roll bar drop links.

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 83,969 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 78,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 78,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/number plat lamp dim

rear tyres close to limit

slight play inboth front anti-roll bar drop links

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R8 GTC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GTC, 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

How do I check the history of R8 GTC?

You can check the full history of R8 GTC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R8 GTC registered?

R8 GTC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R8 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GTC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R8 GTC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R8 GTC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.