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A15 DWN

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,278 mi
Last recorded147,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DWN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 147,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 146,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 145,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 142,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 138,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 136,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside seat does not tip forward

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Fail 4 Jul 2018 136,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside seat does not tip forward

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2017 135,341 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2016 132,971 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,024 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,484 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 121,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

All rubber suspension bushes beginning to perish.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake hose slightly loose in its mountings but brake pipe still adequately supported.

Nearside front seat will not tip forward.

Nearside rear brake disc mud shield missing.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc mud shield loose.

Rear underbody heat shields loose.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,449 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

front discs starting to pit on inner face

headlights slightly blue

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 92,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

front discs starting to pit on inner face

headlights slightly blue

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,233 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,007 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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A15 DWN is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A15 DWN, 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 A15 DWN registered?

A15 DWN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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