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23 JHS

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,194 mi
Last recorded26,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 JHS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 26,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 26,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 25,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 24,750 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 24,352 miles

Horn control insecure Horn pad loose enough to trigger horn when stopping the vehicle (7.7 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 24,352 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn control insecure Horn pad loose enough to trigger horn when stopping the vehicle (7.7 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 23,944 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 23,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 23,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,550 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 23,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,477 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,344 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 22,516 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 22,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower swivel joints corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 21,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower swivel joints corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front lower swivel joints corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 20,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,626 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 18,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,796 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

underbody covered and cannot be inspected

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,814 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 14,805 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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23 JHS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 23 JHS, 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 23 JHS registered?

23 JHS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 23 JHS safe to buy?

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