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R9 EPL

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 EPL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 102,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,238 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,667 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,887 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 87,886 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak

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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R9 EPL is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R9 EPL, 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 R9 EPL registered?

R9 EPL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is R9 EPL safe to buy?

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