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70 OD

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 OD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,266 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 92,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 80,436 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,595 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,810 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))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 10 Jul 2018 67,139 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,139 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,723 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,678 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 46,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,191 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON MARKERS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,836 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,090 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 32,089 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,968 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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70 OD is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 70 OD, 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 70 OD registered?

70 OD is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 70 OD safe to buy?

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