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C8 GPD

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GPD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 87,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,853 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 87,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 87,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,223 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,332 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,080 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 71,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 61,894 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,902 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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C8 GPD is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C8 GPD, 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 C8 GPD registered?

C8 GPD is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is C8 GPD safe to buy?

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