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996 ETO

1998 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,812 mi
Last recorded64,812 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration996 ETO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,310 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,111 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 62,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,898 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,067 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 52,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,235 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,965 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,206 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,031 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,177 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,729 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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996 ETO is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 996 ETO, 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 996 ETO registered?

996 ETO is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 996 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 996 ETO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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