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J400 POR

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 104,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 104,023 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 104,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 101,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,147 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 101,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,997 miles

exhaust manifolds badly corroded at heads

Fail 16 Dec 2016 93,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust manifolds badly corroded at heads

item affecting drivers view of the road removed during test

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,712 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,498 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 86,856 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,042 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,496 miles

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

brake discs corroded on inside faces - suspect pads may be sticking in calipers

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,911 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 66,911 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 61,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,641 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,486 miles

rear brake disc inner faces slightly rusty & pitted

Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear/pitting on rear brake disc inner faces

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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J400 POR is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 J400 POR, 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 J400 POR registered?

J400 POR is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is J400 POR safe to buy?

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