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S948 OPX

1998 Porsche Carrera GT

Black Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,697 mi
Last recorded101,697 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera GT78,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 OPX
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 101,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,800 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,044 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 57,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 54,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,891 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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S948 OPX is a 1998 Porsche Carrera GT in Black with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 78,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S948 OPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S948 OPX registered?

S948 OPX is a 1998 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S948 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S948 OPX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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