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L20 BXX

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 BXX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 95,104 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 94,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear jacking point corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 92,919 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear jacking point corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 91,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 91,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,824 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 90,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 89,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2015 89,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside front fog lamp innoperative

Fail 24 Feb 2011 85,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside front fog lamp innoperative

Pass 21 Nov 2009 83,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 68,472 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2006 66,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 66,481 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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L20 BXX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc 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 L20 BXX, 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 L20 BXX registered?

L20 BXX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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