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E5 SEY

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SEY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,219 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))

Park Brake efficiency only just adequate

Pass 13 Apr 2024 102,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,896 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,977 miles

Both sides parking brake performance only just met correct efficiency.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,893 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,916 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,011 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 70,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,705 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 63,549 miles

Front tyre casings cracking / deteriorating

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyre casings cracking / deteriorating

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

squeak from offside lower ball joint

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,571 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,912 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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E5 SEY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E5 SEY, 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 E5 SEY registered?

E5 SEY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is E5 SEY safe to buy?

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