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R98 HGU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,340 mi
Last recorded64,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 HGU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 64,340 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 63,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 63,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,948 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 9 Apr 2022 62,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,940 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 May 2019 60,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body and engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 60,429 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down excessive movement in and out can not be secured (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,187 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,091 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 48,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,474 miles

advise front and rear anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,191 miles

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

both front tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 25 May 2010 35,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,769 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,588 miles

underside of vehicle shielded for full length

Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 23,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,076 miles

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

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2005 15,616 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 15,616 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R98 HGU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R98 HGU, 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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What year was R98 HGU registered?

R98 HGU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R98 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 HGU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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