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C4 XSX

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,498 mi
Last recorded31,498 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XSX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 31,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 31,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 31,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 31,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,180 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,579 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 26,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 26,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,811 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 22,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front coil springs loose when vehicle jacked up

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,751 miles

front coil springs loose when vehicle jacked up

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,652 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,572 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,672 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

front indicators show some white light

Pass 18 Aug 2005 12,393 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

front indicators show some white light

Fail 18 Aug 2005 12,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

front indicators show some white light

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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C4 XSX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc 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 C4 XSX, 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 C4 XSX registered?

C4 XSX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is C4 XSX safe to buy?

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