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4617 MM

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,200 mi
Last recorded76,200 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4617 MM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,075 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 72,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from near side front suspension when turning steering

suspension low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,592 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from near side front suspension when turning steering

suspension low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,226 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from front suspension

suspension low

Fail 24 Apr 2008 59,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,433 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 54,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,013 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,275 miles

O/S/R Lower ball joint has slight wear

O/s/f indicator bulb fading

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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4617 MM is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 4617 MM, 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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4617 MM is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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