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993 VRM

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,986 mi
Last recorded55,986 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration993 VRM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,986 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 55,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,716 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,558 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,099 miles

under trays

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,384 miles

Oil leak

wiper blade split ends

Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,537 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 51,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has a bit of the tyre glued back together, not showing cords.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,292 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 44,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r inner brake disc pitted but not to excess

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r inner brake disc pitted but not to excess

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,465 miles

Front tyres getting low on inner edges and worn unevenly

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,935 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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993 VRM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 993 VRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 993 VRM registered?

993 VRM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is 993 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 993 VRM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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