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S15 SFC

1998 Porsche 911

Turquoise Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,630 mi
Last recorded73,630 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 SFC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 73,630 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 73,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 72,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 71,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,917 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

coolant level low

reverse lights on when in neutral gear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,724 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,489 miles

Front discs corroded on inside

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 66,489 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inside

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 52,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S15 SFC is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Turquoise with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S15 SFC, 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 S15 SFC registered?

S15 SFC is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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