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4 VY

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 VY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,694 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,339 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,294 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,177 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,059 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,584 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,760 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 97,703 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,769 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,716 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,690 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 35,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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4 VY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 4 VY, 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 4 VY registered?

4 VY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is 4 VY safe to buy?

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