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C5 HSH

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HSH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,234 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,148 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,887 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 66,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,857 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,585 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,907 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,608 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 51,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,280 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 47,771 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jul 2009 44,887 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,854 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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C5 HSH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C5 HSH, 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 C5 HSH registered?

C5 HSH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is C5 HSH safe to buy?

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