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S11 BDO

1998 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,135 mi
Last recorded170,135 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 BDO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 170,135 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 170,043 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 170,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 163,586 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 163,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

shockabsorber rusting and anti roll bar rusting

Fail 20 Nov 2012 157,107 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 157,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 154,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 148,037 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 138,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 138,756 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 131,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 124,550 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 124,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 115,913 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 115,902 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wheels rubbing on plastic covers

Pass 30 Jan 2006 105,429 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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S11 BDO is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S11 BDO, 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 S11 BDO registered?

S11 BDO is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S11 BDO safe to buy?

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