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J21 AES

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,045 mi
Last recorded64,045 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 AES
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 64,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,817 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 62,817 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 61,536 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 61,536 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,808 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 59,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,321 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,876 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,931 miles

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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J21 AES is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black 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 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 J21 AES, 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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What year was J21 AES registered?

J21 AES is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J21 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 AES shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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