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26 RR

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,293 mi
Last recorded78,293 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 RR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,793 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,580 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 74,580 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,783 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 70,783 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,308 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,871 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,175 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,850 miles

both front tyres wearing on central tread

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner

wear in all drop link ball joints

Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on central tread

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner

wear in all drop link ball joints

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre excess wear on inner edge 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre excess wear on inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,227 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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26 RR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 80,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 26 RR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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26 RR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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