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P3 CBV

1998 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,968 mi
Last recorded89,968 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 CBV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,760 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,710 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,050 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,751 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,751 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,973 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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P3 CBV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P3 CBV, 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 P3 CBV registered?

P3 CBV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is P3 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 CBV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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