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P8 YOB

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 YOB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,866 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,292 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,206 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,768 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,784 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 36,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,380 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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P8 YOB is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P8 YOB, 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 P8 YOB registered?

P8 YOB is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P8 YOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 YOB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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