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P90 SCE

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 SCE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear exhaust flange nuts and bolts badly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 93,991 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded feral also cracked (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking above engine / exhaust risk of fire (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear exhaust flange nuts and bolts badly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,723 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 91,723 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,571 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 88,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe securing clamp badly corroded and broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing badly corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear body bracing bars badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,536 miles

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

front shock absorbers, rear antiroll bar and rear body brace bars starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,812 miles

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

front shock absorbers, rear antiroll bar and rear body brace bars starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear handbrake performances/ efficiencies slightly low

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,455 miles

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

handbrake performances/ efficiencies slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear antiroll bar and rear body brace bars starting to rust

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,500 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear antiroll bar and rear brace bars starting to rust

Pass 11 Nov 2017 79,995 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges worn low

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,279 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,710 miles

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,809 miles

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,440 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,118 miles

front brake discs staring to rust on inner surfaces

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,401 miles

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,095 miles

rear antiroll bar starting to rust and bushes starting to wear

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,228 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm on edges

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 8 May 2007 47,394 miles

offside front and nearside rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

rear antiroll bar rusty

Pass 6 May 2006 40,902 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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P90 SCE is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P90 SCE, 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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P90 SCE is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is P90 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P90 SCE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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