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GSK 536

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

166,805 mi
Last recorded166,805 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera86,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 536
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,805 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,622 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 164,613 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 162,123 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 159,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,293 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,150 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 255/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,170 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,231 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,020 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 124,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,761 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,956 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,691 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,659 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 68,659 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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GSK 536 is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSK 536, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSK 536 registered?

GSK 536 is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is GSK 536 safe to buy?

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