1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · R48 OHG
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 96,839 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R48 OHG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 96,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R48 OHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Porsche 911 (R48 OHG) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
R48 OHG Mileage History
- 23/06/202396,777 mi
- 23/06/202396,777 mi
- 11/08/202596,839 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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