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E4 PSY

1998 Porsche 911

Green Lpg 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,036 mi
Last recorded117,036 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 PSY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 117,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 114,549 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 114,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Jun 2025 114,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 111,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,907 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 98,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 97,047 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,716 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced BOTH (6.3.4a)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 93,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 80,733 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2013 80,716 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Indicator switch operation poor on right hand direction

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 80,466 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2012 80,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Apr 2011 79,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covering underbody panelling and both outer sill panels

scoring and pitting to offside front inner brake disc

Pass 5 May 2010 78,012 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 750,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,904 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 67,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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E4 PSY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E4 PSY, 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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E4 PSY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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