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G8 LMS

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,324 mi
Last recorded63,324 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LMS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,324 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,324 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,134 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Dec 2010 62,158 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 60,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 59,459 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,282 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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G8 LMS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G8 LMS, 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 G8 LMS registered?

G8 LMS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G8 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 LMS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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