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PIL 8963

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,084 mi
Last recorded124,084 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8963
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 124,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 121,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,716 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (mid section) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,506 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 102,506 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside rear tyre (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 99,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,682 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill cover fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,796 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,405 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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PIL 8963 is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PIL 8963, 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

How do I check the history of PIL 8963?

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What year was PIL 8963 registered?

PIL 8963 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is PIL 8963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 8963 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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