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498 CGH

1999 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,040 mi
Last recorded98,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration498 CGH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 97,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,379 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,779 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,208 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 96,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,918 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 95,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 94,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 93,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f beam image vauge

Pass 19 May 2015 92,389 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 91,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,206 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,434 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 67,867 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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498 CGH is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 75,220 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 498 CGH, 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 27 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 498 CGH registered?

498 CGH is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is 498 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 498 CGH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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