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P9 COU

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,300 mi
Last recorded51,300 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 COU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 51,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 50,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 50,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,095 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 49,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 48,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,598 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 42,671 miles

N/S/F drop link has very slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,941 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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P9 COU is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P9 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P9 COU registered?

P9 COU is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is P9 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 COU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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