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B3 SBK

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,545 mi
Last recorded141,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SBK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 141,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 141,097 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 137,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 136,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 134,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 126,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 110,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,467 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,768 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 104,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,297 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 102,297 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 100,010 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 100,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,472 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 97,472 miles

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

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

front o/s and n/s tyres low tread just legal

play inthe front link bars

Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,830 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,410 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has two nails

Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,096 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 85,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2007 84,484 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 78,697 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,400 miles

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

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

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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B3 SBK is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B3 SBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 SBK registered?

B3 SBK is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is B3 SBK safe to buy?

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