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IIL 996

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 73,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front t rear near (securing clip) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear pipe located at the nearside in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 42,291 miles

handbrake poor effort

screen damage

sill seams starting corrosion,floor shrouding/trims etc,some items/areas not visible

temporary number plates fitted for test

Fail 12 Jun 2010 42,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake poor effort

screen damage

sill seams starting corrosion,floor shrouding/trims etc,some items/areas not visible

temporary number plates fitted for test

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,638 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 36,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,053 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

temp,number plates on vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,349 miles

Front and rear Number plates poor spacing.Does not look misleading

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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IIL 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 IIL 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

How do I check the history of IIL 996?

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What year was IIL 996 registered?

IIL 996 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is IIL 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 996 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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