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P996 AFC

1998 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 AFC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 147,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 144,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 142,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 141,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 140,073 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 138,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 137,941 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 134,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 20 Jun 2016 132,649 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

minor play in both rear roll bar links

Pass 29 May 2015 131,190 miles

Heavy corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

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

Fail 29 May 2015 131,190 miles

Heavy corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 126,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes corroded,difficut to assess as corrosion is where they are clipped in place.

Pass 3 May 2012 121,563 miles

Corrosion to front-rear brake pipes

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 118,489 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 20 May 2010 115,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 106,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 106,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,502 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,389 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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P996 AFC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P996 AFC, 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 P996 AFC registered?

P996 AFC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P996 AFC safe to buy?

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