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S26 DAT

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,936 mi
Last recorded62,936 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 DAT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 62,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,369 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 60,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,005 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,725 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all shock absorber casings corroded

both front lower wish bone centre bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres abnormally worn on inner edges

corrosion on underside

gearbox sump corroded and leaking slightly

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,283 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

both rear tyres wearing abnormally on inner edges

gearbox sump corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,673 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

gearbox sump corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,267 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,019 miles

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full view of test items.

Rear Metal brake pipe coated in grease - would advise new pipe.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 57,962 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full view of test items.

Rear Metal brake pipe coated in grease - would advise new pipe.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 54,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 54,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 54,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,330 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 47,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 43,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 37,015 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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S26 DAT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S26 DAT, 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 S26 DAT registered?

S26 DAT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S26 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 DAT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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