1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · R983 BAN
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 31,788 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/10/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3387cc
R983 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 31,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R983 BAN Mileage History
- 01/11/202130,946 mi
- 10/11/202130,949 mi+3 mi
- 09/09/202231,300 mi+351 mi
- 23/10/202331,787 mi+487 mi
- 23/10/202331,788 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R983 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Porsche 911 (R983 BAN) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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