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B12 NJP

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 NJP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,763 miles

front and rear tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 101,402 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,575 miles

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

all brake disc's rusting

body covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 93,574 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all brake disc's rusting

body covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,101 miles

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

both inner sills and floor rusting

chip in offside rear tyre but not showing cords

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both inner sills and floor rusting

chip in offside rear tyre but not showing cords

Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,954 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

body covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,954 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

body covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 63,665 miles

Coolant leak

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

sill and body covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2008 63,664 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

sill and body covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,433 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 54,426 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,532 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 47,532 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front under skirt damaged

nearside headlamp set on minimum requirement

offside cooling pipes insecure

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 NJP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NJP, 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 B12 NJP registered?

B12 NJP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B12 NJP safe to buy?

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