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385 FMM

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,462 mi
Last recorded40,462 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration385 FMM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 40,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,787 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 39,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,259 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Covers fitted above and below vehicle obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,170 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 33,451 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,610 miles

all brake disc inner pitted

headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,481 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,359 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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385 FMM 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 90.5%.

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 385 FMM, 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 385 FMM registered?

385 FMM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is 385 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 385 FMM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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