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S103 RVX

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 RVX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 155,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 148,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 144,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 144,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 135,875 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 135,337 miles

front brake hoses perished

play in the nearside and offside rear most suspension arm bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 129,846 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,956 miles

front registration plate in a poor condition

rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,744 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight play in the nearside and offside rear drop links

Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight exhaust blow

slight play in the nearside and offside rear drop links

Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,992 miles

exhaust joint bolts corroded

slight play in both side of rear suspension

Fail 3 Aug 2016 113,979 miles

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

exhaust joint bolts corroded

slight play in both side of rear suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,030 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2014 104,717 miles

play in offside inner steering joint

Fail 14 Aug 2013 121,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no damping affect to the offside front shockabsorber

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,905 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no damping affect to the offside front shockabsorber

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,466 miles

Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,325 miles

front pads and discs abit worn

n/s front tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (2.5mm)

o/s front shock absorber feels abit weak

o/s front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,403 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 72,794 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 72,794 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 67,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge / tread depth 2mm

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,693 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,662 miles

Nearside Front 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)

uneven freee play in front struts when jacked up. damping effect ok in ground position.

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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S103 RVX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S103 RVX, 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 S103 RVX registered?

S103 RVX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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