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J8 LWH

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,351 mi
Last recorded67,351 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 LWH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,351 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes and suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,231 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes and suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,105 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes, suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread and both rear tyres treads worn to 2mm

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,800 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front and rear wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front and both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and outer edges worn low

suspension coil springs, antiroll bars and metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,641 miles

front and rear wiper blades starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front and both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm/ outer edges worn low

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear reverse lamps not working

suspension coil springs, antiroll bars and metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,105 miles

front/ rear antiroll bars, front suspension coil springs and front metal brake pipes surface rusting

nearside front and both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and outer edges starting to wear

rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,833 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear brake slight binding

rear reverse lamps not working

rear suspension rear lower arms ball joints slight movement

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear brake slight binding

rear reverse lamps not working

rear suspension rear lower arms ball joints slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 65,720 miles

engine slight noise

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear brake slight binding

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear reverse lamps not working

rear suspension rear lower arms ball joints slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 63,643 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension arm bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension top ball joints slight movement

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2009 57,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Presented with both rear seat's folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,101 miles

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

Presented with both rear seat's folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,532 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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 29 Jul 2006 42,038 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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J8 LWH is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J8 LWH, 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 J8 LWH registered?

J8 LWH is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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