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R99 MHB

1998 Porsche 911

Purple Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,377 mi
Last recorded105,377 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 MHB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 105,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 104,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 104,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,252 miles

Brake pipe that runs down the nearside of the vehicle is slightly pitted

Slight oil leaks around engine

Pass 19 May 2018 102,954 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2017 102,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,316 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 101,316 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 101,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Bad oil leak from a drain plug

Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,704 miles

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

offside front tyre has uneven wear tread worn away on edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,298 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,046 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs slightly scorred

plastic covers underneath the car. unable to clearly see fuel pipes brake pipes steering system etc

Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all 4 brake discs slightly scorred

plastic covers underneath the car. unable to clearly see fuel pipes brake pipes steering system etc

Pass 6 Nov 2010 84,947 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,612 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,489 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 69,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 62,245 miles

nail in tread of nsr tyre

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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R99 MHB is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Purple with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R99 MHB, 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 R99 MHB registered?

R99 MHB is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R99 MHB safe to buy?

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