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POV 35

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,633 mi
Last recorded39,633 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOV 35
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 39,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 32,821 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulders & show sign of age deterioration, front nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulders & show sign of age deterioration, rear nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

rear service brake efficiency & imbalanced just met the requirement no locks out

Fail 17 May 2017 32,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulders & show sign of age deterioration, front nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulders & show sign of age deterioration, rear nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

rear service brake efficiency & imbalanced just met the requirement no locks out

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres small cracks on outer edge,n/s/r tyre tread depth low and bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres small cracks on outer edge,n/s/r tyre tread depth low and bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,065 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges,both rear tyres wor on edges

covers over brake master cylinder and servo

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,291 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,071 miles

both front tyres starting to detreiorate

n/s/r rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f disc inner starting to rust

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,645 miles

o/s/f discs inner surface slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,139 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,670 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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POV 35 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 90%.

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 POV 35, 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 POV 35 registered?

POV 35 is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is POV 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POV 35 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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