1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · R94 NHR
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 117,280 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R94 NHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 117,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R94 NHR 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 (R94 NHR) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R94 NHR Mileage History
- 30/01/2024115,646 mi
- 30/01/2024115,646 mi
- 29/01/202511,648 mi-103,998 mi
- 29/01/2026117,280 mi+105,632 mi
- 29/01/2026117,280 mi
Average of roughly 817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Average
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- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
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- Coolant Pipe FailuresModerate
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