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S103 VMY

1998 Porsche 911

Beige Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 VMY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,649 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,457 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,750 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 69,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear hand brake effort low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,414 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 49,414 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,045 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 25 Jan 2012 46,878 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 24 Jan 2011 45,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,875 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 25 Jan 2006 34,590 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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S103 VMY is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Beige 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 S103 VMY, 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 S103 VMY registered?

S103 VMY is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S103 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 VMY 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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