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A13 TWB

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TWB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 71,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,249 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 70,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,578 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 67,678 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 67,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,609 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slighlty rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,834 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 61,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,691 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 57,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,881 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,671 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 45,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,219 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,565 miles

unable to check most under vehicle componants due to plastic shilds covering them

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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A13 TWB is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 A13 TWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 TWB registered?

A13 TWB is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A13 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 TWB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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