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S254 GVL

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 GVL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,240 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on their inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak under front of car ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,396 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,816 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 100,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 96,130 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,978 miles

some brake pipes rusty at rear and some at front

Fail 15 Aug 2012 92,978 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

some brake pipes rusty at rear and some at front

Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,329 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 83,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both sides rear brakes discs corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,479 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 72,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,534 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 62,499 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,548 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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S254 GVL 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 66.7%.

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 S254 GVL, 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 S254 GVL registered?

S254 GVL is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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