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P66 SOS

1998 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,712 mi
Last recorded171,712 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 SOS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 171,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 170,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 170,569 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 170,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 169,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 168,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 165,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 165,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 x each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 162,165 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thin rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 157,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 153,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 151,381 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 151,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 147,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 145,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 142,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 110,116 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 110,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P66 SOS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P66 SOS, 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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What year was P66 SOS registered?

P66 SOS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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