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A16 NBW

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NBW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 80,185 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 79,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 77,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 76,190 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,687 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,587 miles

Nearside Rear nail in inner edge n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,005 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 70,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,773 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 66,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,364 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 52,966 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 50,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 47,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,365 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 35,208 miles

inner face of both front brake discs deteriorating, acceptable at time of test

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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A16 NBW is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc 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 A16 NBW, 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 A16 NBW registered?

A16 NBW is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is A16 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NBW 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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