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C4 SWN

1998 Porsche Carrera GT

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,013 mi
Last recorded139,013 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche Carrera GT78,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SWN
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,013 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s sill edges corrosion building

Fail 23 Aug 2022 137,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn to inner edges

engin has an oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 136,395 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,826 miles

both front top suspension mounts have play

Pass 22 Aug 2019 132,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 129,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 127,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,384 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked between tread

Fail 16 Dec 2014 127,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracks between tread

offside front tyre has cracks between tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,995 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 120,882 miles

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

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

foot /handbrake efficency near limit

Fail 14 Dec 2012 121,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

foot /handbrake efficency near limit

Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 14 Dec 2010 108,457 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,550 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 104,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 97,313 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,490 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,375 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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C4 SWN is a 1998 Porsche Carrera GT in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 78,060 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 SWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C4 SWN is a 1998 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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