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S18 YFD

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 YFD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,978 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 119,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 118,038 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 117,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 110,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 107,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,739 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 102,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside parking brake effort low.

Oil leak from engine / transmission area.

Parking brake efficiency on minimum limit (16%) - will require repair / adjustment.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,327 miles

Offside parking brake effort low.

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak from engine / transmission area.

Parking brake efficiency on minimum limit (16%) - will require repair / adjustment.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,462 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,231 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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S18 YFD is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S18 YFD, 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 S18 YFD registered?

S18 YFD is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S18 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 YFD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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