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B5 MWL

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,734 mi
Last recorded116,734 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MWL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,231 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,476 miles

discs worn

Pass 12 May 2015 106,139 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,799 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 93,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 93,396 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

full inspection of underside of car not possible due to full plastic under tray

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 May 2010 93,396 miles

full inspection of underside of car not possible due to full plastic under tray

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 16 May 2009 88,403 miles

Full inspection of underside off car not possible due to fittment of full plastic under tray

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 83,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,104 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 76,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 20 May 2006 68,955 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all 4 tyres low 3to4mm tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small cuts in side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2006 68,955 miles

all 4 tyres low 3to4mm tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small cuts in side wall of nearside front tyre

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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B5 MWL is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B5 MWL, 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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B5 MWL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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