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FFZ 996

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,145 mi
Last recorded171,145 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 171,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 161,072 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 156,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 156,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 156,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 155,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 155,648 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 155,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 155,374 miles

Brake pipes corroded at calipers (ALL)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear AC Pipe damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 154,888 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 154,855 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AIRCON PIPE DAMAGED o/s/r floor area.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 154,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s wiper blade torn on end.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 153,553 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 152,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 152,806 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 151,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 147,383 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 142,532 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 142,532 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 123,420 miles

Pad warning light on

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 95,541 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 95,541 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 79,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 75,795 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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FFZ 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FFZ 996, 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 FFZ 996 registered?

FFZ 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FFZ 996 safe to buy?

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