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C2 XMC

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 XMC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 126,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,323 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 125,879 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 125,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 125,624 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,196 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 124,788 miles

Undertrays fitted - Unable to fully inspect various components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,404 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,181 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,884 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front/rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

refrigerant leak at o/s rear

tracking in need of adjustment?

Fail 29 Jul 2015 121,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

refrigerant leak at o/s rear

tracking in need of adjustment?

Pass 23 Jul 2014 118,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

tracking in need of adjustment?

Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 115,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 114,002 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 112,138 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2009 110,538 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 107,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 106,432 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 11 Aug 2006 103,296 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 XMC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

C2 XMC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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