1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · R117 ALH
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 184,930 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R117 ALH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 184,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R117 ALH 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 (R117 ALH) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
R117 ALH Mileage History
- 06/04/2022150,947 mi
- 19/05/2023166,081 mi+15,134 mi
- 21/06/2023166,617 mi+536 mi
- 17/07/2024184,930 mi+18,313 mi
Average of roughly 14,901 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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