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S167 JGX

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,154 mi
Last recorded157,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 JGX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 157,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play TUNING FORK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement COFFIN ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play TUNING FORK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play TUNING FORK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement COFFIN ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play TUNING FORK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,380 miles

Offside Front Indicator Lens damaged. Not showing white light

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,172 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 90,172 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,453 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,846 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,850 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,848 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,693 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,054 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,038 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,622 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,163 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,143 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Both sides exhaust rear boxes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,464 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 Feb 2008 52,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,817 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inside of the tread

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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S167 JGX is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S167 JGX, 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 S167 JGX registered?

S167 JGX is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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