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FSZ 993

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,884 mi
Last recorded127,884 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,528 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 127,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 128,118 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,321 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 120,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 119,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 118,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,895 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 115,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,996 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 114,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,534 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 112,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 112,381 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,304 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,021 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 110,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

o/s headlamp aim has no kick up(flat line). †both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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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FSZ 993 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FSZ 993, 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 FSZ 993 registered?

FSZ 993 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FSZ 993 safe to buy?

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