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RIL 996

1998 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,241 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,063 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake lamp fitted into spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 113,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front lamp constantly flickering

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake lamp fitted into spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,942 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,768 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2015 92,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,102 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,505 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,326 miles

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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RIL 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RIL 996, 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 RIL 996 registered?

RIL 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is RIL 996 safe to buy?

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