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S15 MJR

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,879 mi
Last recorded148,879 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 MJR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 148,879 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 139,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 139,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

steering rack pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,008 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 123,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,560 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 118,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,708 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2019 116,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35/18 [93y] michlin pilot sport. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 114,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 111,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,797 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,111 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,567 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,296 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 84,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 73,108 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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S15 MJR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S15 MJR, 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 S15 MJR registered?

S15 MJR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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