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AMZ 996

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 114,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,997 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 110,997 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,085 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,446 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,995 miles

rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,331 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,316 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,200 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 2 Sep 2010 90,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,976 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD INNER EDGE AND SUSPECT CLOSE TO HAVING CORDS EXPOSED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,757 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,905 miles

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,660 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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AMZ 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AMZ 996, 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 AMZ 996 registered?

AMZ 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is AMZ 996 safe to buy?

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