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C3 BAU

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,775 mi
Last recorded226,775 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BAU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 226,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 225,720 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 206,689 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 191,334 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 170,444 miles

Oil dampness to engine area

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 146,879 miles

Front Tyres starting to get low on inside tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 146,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyres starting to get low on inside tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 118,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,347 miles

Front Upper N/S/F & O/S/F strut additional bump stops deteriorated and falling apart

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner brake disc faces corroded with a wear lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded In strut cup (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail box corroded and split on the seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Power steering pipe has a very small split in union (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded In strut cup (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust tail box corroded and split on the seam

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and central bushes de-bonding away from arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,347 miles

Front Upper N/S/F & O/S/F strut additional bump stops deteriorated and falling apart

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner brake disc faces corroded with a wear lip (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded In strut cup (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail box corroded and split on the seam (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Power steering pipe has a very small split in union (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded In strut cup (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust tail box corroded and split on the seam

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and central bushes de-bonding away from arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,651 miles

Both front bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 75,110 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,733 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 41,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2005 34,229 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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C3 BAU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C3 BAU, 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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C3 BAU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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