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L555 SMT

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,255 mi
Last recorded144,255 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SMT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,255 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 144,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 125,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 124,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 124,194 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 124,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 124,143 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sideskirts insecure but unlikely to fall off

Fail 8 Jan 2013 110,352 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sideskirts insecure but unlikely to fall off

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,269 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,004 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 79,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,907 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 72,648 miles

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)

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

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

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

not all brake pipes can be seen

rusting on all rear brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2006 61,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L555 SMT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L555 SMT, 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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L555 SMT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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