1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol/gas · R108 ABA
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol/gas). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 102,190 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R108 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 102,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R108 ABA 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 (R108 ABA) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
R108 ABA Mileage History
- 22/03/202287,458 mi
- 22/03/202393,685 mi+6,227 mi
- 22/03/202496,609 mi+2,924 mi
- 13/03/202599,180 mi+2,571 mi
- 19/03/2026102,190 mi+3,010 mi
Average of roughly 3,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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