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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,387 cc

R798 SERMOT history

R798 SER is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 24 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2023.

R798 SER silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2024
Mileage
112,926 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R798 SER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2024
Latest MOT test
22 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R798 SER was last recorded at 112,926 miles on 22 May 2023, 3,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,561 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,365 miles
Average per year
3,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,926 miles
  • 2022 – 109,561 miles
  • 2021 – 105,455 miles
  • 2020 – 104,881 miles
  • 2019 – 103,392 miles
  • 2018 – 101,332 miles
  • 2017 – 99,398 miles
  • 2016 – 97,003 miles
  • 2015 – 95,638 miles
  • 2014 – 94,160 miles
  • 2013 – 92,369 miles
  • 2012 – 90,506 miles
  • 2011 – 87,738 miles
  • 2010 – 78,325 miles
  • 2009 – 75,658 miles
  • 2008 – 69,914 miles
  • 2007 – 63,194 miles
  • 2005 – 57,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,926 miles
    Test number
    258048338685
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail112,926 miles (+3,365)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,926 miles
    Test number
    666017000916
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,561 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,561 miles
    Test number
    105737333800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,455 miles
    Test number
    466899928788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,455 miles (+574)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,455 miles
    Test number
    284404288952
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass104,881 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    349019621515
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass103,392 miles (+2,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    320531665098
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass101,332 miles (+1,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    969724722084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,398 miles (+2,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,398 miles
    Test number
    485732623484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass97,003 miles (+1,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    535262266270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules bothside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking

  11. Pass95,638 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    207309765090
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBothside rear brake discs inner corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged.
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail95,638 miles (+1,478)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    625138765067
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBothside rear brake discs inner corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass94,160 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,160 miles
    Test number
    325575964053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail94,155 miles (+1,786)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    419004464088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass92,369 miles (+1,863)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    149450973079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system rear box deterioreted.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass90,506 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,506 miles
    Test number
    249420862005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    599280371073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,724 miles (+9,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,724 miles
    Test number
    569900971097
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,325 miles (+2,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    992242510176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass75,658 miles (+5,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    520196279034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass69,914 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,914 miles
    Test number
    950272278082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,194 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,194 miles
    Test number
    374502117068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    114536955382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R798 SER

Does R798 SER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R798 SER expired on 21 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R798 SER?
The MOT on R798 SER expired on 21 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R798 SER done?
R798 SER was recorded at 112,926 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2023, an average of 3,184 miles a year.
Has R798 SER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R798 SER has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on R798 SER ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R798 SER find?
R798 SER passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2023 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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