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OJZ 6096

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,123 mi
Last recorded62,123 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera86,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 6096
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,123 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 13 Apr 2026 62,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 9 Sep 2025 62,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285.30.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285.30.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 61,556 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge near cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 56,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,915 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 47,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,350 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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OJZ 6096 is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,106 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OJZ 6096, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJZ 6096 registered?

OJZ 6096 is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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