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LOD 3W

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,136 mi
Last recorded59,136 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOD 3W
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 59,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 58,200 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,130 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vechile

Pass 19 May 2021 58,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,004 miles

plastic covers under car

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,889 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,882 miles

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,340 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,155 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,693 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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LOD 3W is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LOD 3W, 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 LOD 3W registered?

LOD 3W is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is LOD 3W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOD 3W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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