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JCS 437

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

235,251 mi
Last recorded235,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCS 437
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 235,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/jacking point area near rear suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have deep perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 234,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sil damaged & corroded jacking point

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch slightly corroded & bubbling paint

Offside Rear Sil damaged & corroded jacking point

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

Rear Engine exhaust manifold flange corroded x2

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 232,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 232,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 231,127 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 230,364 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 228,984 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 228,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 222,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 214,557 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 214,548 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 207,326 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box starting to split/corrode (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 207,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn low 2mm and nail inside tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pedal rubber starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre cracking inside tread

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box starting to split/corrode (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre cracking inside tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 201,337 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in centre of tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in centre of tread

Pass 13 Oct 2015 197,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 190,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 182,925 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 182,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 175,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 169,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 161,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 161,228 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 148,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,844 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 119,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 104,420 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JCS 437 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JCS 437, 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 JCS 437 registered?

JCS 437 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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