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JDZ 993

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,851 mi
Last recorded19,851 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 993
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 19,851 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 19,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 19,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 18,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 18,395 miles

Steering Rack Corroded but still secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 18,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Activates o/s/f Side Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering Rack Corroded but still secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,984 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 17,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 17,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 17,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,998 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,986 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 15,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,478 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 14,656 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 14,530 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,046 miles

n/s rear brake disc rusty inside edge

o/s front brake disc rusty inside edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,042 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake disc rusty inside edge

o/s front brake disc rusty inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,362 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,788 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,455 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,851 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2005 10,635 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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JDZ 993 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDZ 993, 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

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What year was JDZ 993 registered?

JDZ 993 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JDZ 993 safe to buy?

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