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M22 GCJ

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GCJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,613 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,985 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 109,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 107,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 101,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,319 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 91,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 83,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil + water leak lh side of engine

rear tyres worn at centre part of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 63,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M22 GCJ is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M22 GCJ, 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 M22 GCJ registered?

M22 GCJ is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is M22 GCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 GCJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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