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EAN 51

1998 Porsche 911

Multi-colour Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,320 mi
Last recorded53,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 51
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 48,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 48,099 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,067 miles

Inner braking surfaces on all discs corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Jan 2018 48,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Inner braking surfaces on all discs corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,954 miles

Braking surfaces rusty on discs (lack of use?)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,954 miles

Braking surfaces rusty on discs (lack of use?)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,700 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 43,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,964 miles

both rear tyres approx 4mm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2008 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,045 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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EAN 51 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Multi-colour with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EAN 51, 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 EAN 51 registered?

EAN 51 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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