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C2 XAA

1998 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,840 mi
Last recorded145,840 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 XAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 145,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 143,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 137,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 136,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 136,956 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play Offside Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 127,407 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 127,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 124,511 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 119,500 miles

front and rear discs corroded on inner faces

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

underfloor trays fitted to vehicle limiting inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,124 miles

front tyres on 2mm

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,063 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,182 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 111,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 25 Jun 2014 108,641 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields

Fail 25 Jun 2014 108,641 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front fog lights not working

limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,552 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 105,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,311 miles

rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,058 miles

front brake discs worn

limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields

Fail 23 Jun 2011 103,058 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields

Pass 29 Jun 2010 101,731 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 100,575 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,436 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 97,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 97,884 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,147 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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C2 XAA is a 1998 Porsche 911 in White 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 C2 XAA, 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 C2 XAA registered?

C2 XAA is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C2 XAA safe to buy?

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