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R944 CDC

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 CDC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust manifold flange heavily corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 88,654 miles

Nearside Exhaust manifold fixing corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 87,699 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,397 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,290 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,052 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded where there clipped to body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,812 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,422 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,930 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,239 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,923 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid leak unable to determine

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,892 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2009 67,566 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 65,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,066 miles

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)

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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R944 CDC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R944 CDC, 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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R944 CDC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R944 CDC safe to buy?

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