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E5 SHF

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,595 mi
Last recorded101,595 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SHF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,595 miles

Front Discs corroded

NS back box corroded/leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system can not locate pipe due to under tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,578 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,578 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 99,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,836 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,476 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,465 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 69,644 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 69,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

front headlamp bulb cover (inside wheel arch) is loose

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 SHF is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc 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 E5 SHF, 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 E5 SHF registered?

E5 SHF is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is E5 SHF safe to buy?

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