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APU 9H

1998 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera71,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 9H
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 83,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifolds and joining clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 80,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,309 miles

both rear exhaust boxes in poor condition (offside leaking slightly).

nearside front tyre has nail in tread .

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,341 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met at 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower silencer heavily corrode at seams

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer/ just met lambda limits (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 77,293 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 74,714 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,965 miles

All brake discs corroded

Bank II catalyst bolts corroded and clamp corroded

Both silencers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Underbody brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,570 miles

Both rear exhaust boxes are in poor condition.

Near side rear tyre worn to legal limit in places

Off side rear tyre worn very near to limit.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear exhuast boxes are in poor condition.

near side rear tyre worn to leagl limit in places.

off side handbrake reading on lower limit

off side rear tyre worn very near to limit.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,789 miles

BOTH rear silencers are corroding on the seams.

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes ( nearside )

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking 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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,163 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,083 miles

small chip in windscreen on near side

Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side headlamp aim on lower limit.

small chip in windscreen on near side

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,108 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,212 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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APU 9H is a 1998 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 APU 9H, 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 APU 9H registered?

APU 9H is a 1998 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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