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A21 ELV

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,049 mi
Last recorded164,049 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ELV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 164,049 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 156,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2023 146,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 143,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 127,886 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 126,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 126,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 126,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 120,852 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 110,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads wering low

fuel smell

Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads wering low

fuel smell

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,850 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,650 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 58,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,431 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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A21 ELV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A21 ELV, 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 A21 ELV registered?

A21 ELV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is A21 ELV safe to buy?

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