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P996 EBL

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,864 mi
Last recorded50,864 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera86,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 EBL
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 May 2026 50,864 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 49,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 47,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,646 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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P996 EBL is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P996 EBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P996 EBL registered?

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

Is P996 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 EBL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P996 EBL have outstanding finance?

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