1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · 1 RSF
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 59,556 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 RSF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 59,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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1 RSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Porsche 911 (1 RSF) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
1 RSF Mileage History
- 16/06/202358,568 mi
- 11/09/202458,785 mi+217 mi
- 09/09/202559,212 mi+427 mi
- 14/09/202659,556 mi+344 mi
Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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