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A35 ALA

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

127,858 mi
Last recorded127,858 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA35 ALA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 127,858 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 126,635 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 125,966 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,872 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 121,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 119,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 118,443 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 117,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,547 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 116,045 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 116,045 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,949 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 Aug 2010 111,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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A35 ALA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A35 ALA, 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 A35 ALA registered?

A35 ALA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is A35 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A35 ALA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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