CarVerify

Free Car Check

A6 BHC

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,091 mi
Last recorded124,091 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BHC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,091 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 124,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 123,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both exhaust manifolds corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,354 miles

N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE LOW TREAD & INNER SIDEWALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front undertray loose

Pass 18 Feb 2012 87,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,840 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

front shock absorbers rusting

n/s mirror cracked

surface corrosion to suspension

Fail 2 Oct 2010 85,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

front shock absorbers rusting

n/s mirror cracked

surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres have cuts and age cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre wearing low and has cuts

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2009 82,427 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres have cuts and age cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre wearing low and has cuts

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,529 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all rear suspension components corrded

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2008 79,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all rear suspension components corrded

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2007 76,472 miles

exhaust manifolds corroded

headlight aim on lower limit

n/s/f tyre has been run flat

slight play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2006 72,959 miles

n/s/f tyre has been run flat

slight wear on all discs

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A6 BHC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 BHC, 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

How do I check the history of A6 BHC?

You can check the full history of A6 BHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A6 BHC registered?

A6 BHC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A6 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 BHC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 BHC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A6 BHC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.