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S125 JAE

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 JAE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,817 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

under cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,813 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,549 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 96,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,944 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 94,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,029 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,496 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,489 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,972 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 75,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front power steering flange slightly split

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,358 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,756 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,528 miles

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

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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S125 JAE is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S125 JAE, 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 S125 JAE registered?

S125 JAE is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S125 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 JAE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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