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ROB 540G

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,685 mi
Last recorded96,685 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 540G
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 96,685 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 96,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,947 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front brake discs corroded inner face

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside rear 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,890 miles

service brakes just met requirements

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,890 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate insecure both (6.3.1b)

service brakes just met requirements

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,632 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,052 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,630 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,091 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 37,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,159 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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ROB 540G is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ROB 540G, 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 ROB 540G registered?

ROB 540G is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ROB 540G safe to buy?

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