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G26 POO

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,380 mi
Last recorded130,380 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 POO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 128,946 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 128,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 128,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,982 miles

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

Oil leak engine, ()

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

wipers stop working when washer switch operated.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 125,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe nearest rear of vehicle, (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both, (1.4.A.2f)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak engine, ()

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both, (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

wipers stop working when washer switch operated.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,151 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 114,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 111,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,460 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in N/S steering arm joint

Play in O/S steering arm joint

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 107,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S headlamp beam pattern incorrect

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in N/S steering arm joint

Play in O/S steering arm joint

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

High level brake light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2012 104,007 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

OSR seat lever missing

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

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

Very bad engine oil leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2012 104,007 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Cluch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR seat lever missing

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

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

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

Very bad engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,838 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,091 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe

Fail 13 Jan 2009 87,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 80,017 miles

offside headlight pattern

Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,038 miles

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

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

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

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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G26 POO is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G26 POO, 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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G26 POO is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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