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A8 TOY

1998 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,245 mi
Last recorded46,245 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera71,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TOY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 46,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,198 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 46,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 45,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 45,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,017 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all remaining brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,279 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,678 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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A8 TOY is a 1998 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 71,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 TOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 TOY registered?

A8 TOY is a 1998 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is A8 TOY safe to buy?

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