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R8 NEL

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,426 mi
Last recorded77,426 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 NEL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 76,813 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 76,808 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 76,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 75,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 65,347 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,346 miles

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

Front calipers starting to seize, corrosion on disc surface.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,542 miles

front tyres worn on edges front brake discs rusty slight wear in rear link arms

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,673 miles

both front tyres worn on edges air con leak

Pass 2 May 2008 56,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,971 miles

o/s no plate lamp intermittant slight wear in n/s/r link arm

Pass 28 Dec 2005 48,624 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 NEL is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R8 NEL, 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 R8 NEL registered?

R8 NEL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R8 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 NEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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