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A1 UTU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UTU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexis to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 96,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexis to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,653 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and starting to expose cords

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to expose cords

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,935 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 81,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 81,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 771,200 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,188 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded from inside

rear discs worn and surface corrosion

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,115 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Front brake disc pitted

Rear brake disc worn and pitted

Undersheilds fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 65,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 63,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 60,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,356 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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A1 UTU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A1 UTU, 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 A1 UTU registered?

A1 UTU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A1 UTU safe to buy?

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