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1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,210 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 72,210 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,210 miles

FRONT TO REAR UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

FRONT TO REAR UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SMELL OF BURNING OIL ,CAN NOT SEE ANY OIL LEAKS,

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,210 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,210 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,256 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,681 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,728 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 57,728 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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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1 AP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 1 AP, 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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What year was 1 AP registered?

1 AP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 1 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 AP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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