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B12 EAN

1998 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 EAN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,393 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,823 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 81,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 80,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,678 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front sill showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of car (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre catching coolant pipes

Offside sill appears to be heavily corroded. A full assessment cannot be made due to sill cover.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of car (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre catching coolant pipes

Offside sill appears to be heavily corroded. A full assessment cannot be made due to sill cover.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,441 miles

front disc showing corrosion

unable to fully check offside and nearside outer sills due to sideskirts fitted [sill edges showing sigs of corrosion]

Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,106 miles

brake pipes showqing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2010 70,468 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner sides

Fail 2 May 2009 68,667 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2009 68,667 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2008 66,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,511 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 62,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,623 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 53,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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B12 EAN is a 1998 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B12 EAN, 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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B12 EAN is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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