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1701 NZ

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,501 mi
Last recorded128,501 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1701 NZ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 128,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 128,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 127,577 miles

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to convertible roof being in the down position

Pass 20 May 2023 127,074 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 127,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust boxes leaking slightly

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 126,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2021 126,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2020 125,572 miles

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,334 miles

Nearside 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))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2017 124,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Both sides tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,593 miles

Ignition switch has to be turned back slightly to operate headlamps and washers.

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edges of tread area

Fail 12 Aug 2016 124,593 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edges of tread area

Pass 19 Aug 2015 124,372 miles

All four tyres starting to wear on edges of tread.

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

Ignition switch has to be turned back slightly to operate headlamps and washers.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Central (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 124,108 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

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

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

Small chips in windscreen. Ignition switch has to be turned back slightly to operate headlamps and washers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,137 miles

Offside front brake disc has slight surface corrosion on inner face.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,649 miles

front discs worn

ign switch faulty

Pass 26 Jul 2011 122,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

ignition switch slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2011 122,388 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

ignition switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 122,100 miles

Both registration plates honey comb back ground

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs deteriorated inner face

Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 120,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake getting towards end of reserve travel

surface rust on some faces of brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2007 119,563 miles

Only 2 out of 4 washer jets operating

Fail 10 Aug 2007 119,563 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Only 2 out of 4 washer jets operating

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,106 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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1701 NZ is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 1701 NZ, 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 1701 NZ registered?

1701 NZ is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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