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S157 XAT

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,345 mi
Last recorded155,345 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 XAT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 155,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 155,338 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Emit white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 151,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 149,204 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 149,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,037 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 127,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,390 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 109,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,235 miles

front brake discs rusty and scored

Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs rusty and scored

Fail 9 Jul 2010 97,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 92,739 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 89,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,485 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 87,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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S157 XAT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S157 XAT, 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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S157 XAT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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