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RIB 913

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 913
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 98,794 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 98,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,781 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 97,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,325 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 97,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,128 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 94,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre wall

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre wall

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,293 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre wall

front brake discs corroded inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,504 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2011 77,377 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,786 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,446 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,619 miles

Nearside front brake disc rusted on inner face

Offside front brake disc rusted on inner face

Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,349 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 58,307 miles

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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RIB 913 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RIB 913, 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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RIB 913 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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