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S191 XAT

1998 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,162 mi
Last recorded105,162 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 XAT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 105,162 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil over bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall signs of run-on-flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 102,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust Manifold Corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,659 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 94,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,067 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 87,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 81,346 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,108 miles

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

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

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

coolent from engine as marked on under tray

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,712 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked, worn to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,686 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 66,558 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,996 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,415 miles

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

front and raer tyres worn close to limet

Pass 1 May 2009 57,826 miles

f/o/s tyre edge worn

r/n/s wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,059 miles

O/S/R brake pipe between flexi hose and calliper rusting

front brake discs rusting/wearing on inner faces

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,782 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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S191 XAT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S191 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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S191 XAT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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