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JET 503W

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJET 503W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,593 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 97,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

rubbing noise on full lock from offside front wheel

Pass 26 May 2020 95,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,822 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 94,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 93,910 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 31 May 2017 93,318 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 93,318 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

offside front undertray loose

offside rear heatshield loose and rattling

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,068 miles

all brake discs worn/corroded

front tyres perished and worn close to the legal limit

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn/have play

Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,068 miles

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

all brake discs worn/corroded

front lower arm bushes worn/split

front tyres perished and worn close to the legal limit

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn/have play

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,890 miles

both front brake disc's corroded

both front tyres perished

both rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 90,883 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's corroded

both front tyres perished

both rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,921 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

slightly corroded underbody

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,295 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,295 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 88,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,098 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,268 miles

engine management light on

parking brake only just meets required standards

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,035 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 80,932 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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JET 503W is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JET 503W, 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 JET 503W registered?

JET 503W is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is JET 503W safe to buy?

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