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A5 NJE

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,156 mi
Last recorded63,156 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NJE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,856 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,865 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bushes worn and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front corroded at it's fixing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 57,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 55,567 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,599 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 47,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,490 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 45,403 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,787 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 42,425 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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A5 NJE is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 NJE, 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 A5 NJE registered?

A5 NJE is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is A5 NJE safe to buy?

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