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C11 VAE

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,495 mi
Last recorded96,495 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 VAE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 96,495 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,588 miles

Exhaust securing bolts corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,689 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,490 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 88,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,119 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened [both] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both] marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear stablizer bars left/right starting to corrode

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [both] (0.1 (b))

exhaust pipes clamps corroded

under floor plastic protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Fail 11 Jul 2018 86,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake caliper [both] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened [both] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both] marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear stablizer bars left/right starting to corrode

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [both] (0.1 (b))

exhaust pipes clamps corroded

under floor plastic protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,595 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,487 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,951 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 76,783 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 72,895 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 69,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 48,522 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,867 miles

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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C11 VAE is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C11 VAE, 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 C11 VAE registered?

C11 VAE is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is C11 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 VAE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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