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S655 YNO

1998 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera71,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 YNO
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 67,792 miles

Central Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,554 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 64,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 62,718 miles

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

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

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

slight knocking from steering rack

Fail 31 May 2018 62,718 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

slight knocking from steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,742 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 61,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,898 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,887 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,709 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,824 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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S655 YNO is a 1998 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 71,221 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S655 YNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S655 YNO registered?

S655 YNO is a 1998 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S655 YNO safe to buy?

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