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S2 WLO

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,757 mi
Last recorded78,757 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 WLO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2024 78,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,501 miles

Front legs corroding

Nearside Rear tyre bald inside edge and has small cuts in

Nearside Rear tyre reaching marker bars

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear anti-roll bar deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

both a.c condenser deteriorated

exhaust nuts bolts and clamps corroded

oil leak on engine

power steering ferrule split

slight coolant leak from radiators

tyres of age

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,472 miles

Front a.c condensers breaking up

Front coffin arm bushes deteriorating

Front suspension legs corroding

Nearside Rear chain tensioner washer damp

Rear anti roll bar corroding

Rear discs deteriorating

all tyres are of age

all tyres were under inflated on test, inflated to manufacturers specification

exhaust manifold,clamps and bolts corroding

power steering ferrule split

slight coolant leak from radiators

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge and on marker bars in middle

Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,468 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front a.c condensers breaking up

Front coffin arm bushes deteriorating

Front suspension legs corroding

Nearside Rear chain tensioner washer damp

Rear anti roll bar corroding

Rear discs deteriorating

all tyres are of age

all tyres were under inflated on test, inflated to manufacturers specification

exhaust manifold,clamps and bolts corroding

power steering ferrule split

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge and on marker bars in middle

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,445 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Nearside Rear tyre bald on the inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

a.c. condensers damp and full of debris

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

front legs corroding

gear box area damp

n/s/r tyre made 2004 n/s/f tyre made 2008 o/s/r tyre made 2011

oil leak on both cam covers

power steering ferrule split

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Nearside Rear tyre bald on the inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

a.c. condensers damp and full of debris

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

front legs corroding

gear box area damp

n/s/r tyre made 2004 n/s/f tyre made 2008 o/s/r tyre made 2011

oil leak on both cam covers

power steering ferrule split

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front air con rads deteriorated

both front suspension leg corroding

drivers door mirror trim loose

front discs inner face corroded and pitted advise to change a.s.a.p

oil leak on both cam covers

power steering furrel split

rear discs inner face corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,281 miles

both A.C.condensers detriorating

n/s cat leaking fibres

n/s/f brake disc corroding on inside

n/s/r tyre close to marker bar & wearing on inner edge

pad wear indicator not connected at o/s/f

power steering pipe at o/s ferrule cracked

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe to flexi pipe

Fail 28 Oct 2013 70,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both A.C.condensers detriorating

n/s cat leaking fibres

n/s/f brake disc corroding on inside

n/s/r tyre close to marker bar & wearing on inner edge

pad wear indicator not connected at o/s/f

power steering pipe at o/s ferrule cracked

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe to flexi pipe

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,080 miles

corroded brake pipes to front calipers

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2012 66,080 miles

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

corroded brake pipes to front calipers

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,277 miles

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall and tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak n/s engine

slight corrosion on brake pipes to both front and o/s/r calipers

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,277 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall and tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak n/s engine

slight corrosion on brake pipes to both front and o/s/r calipers

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,461 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front suspension groans

under body covers inhibiting examination of some testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,783 miles

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

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

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

possible radiator leak

Fail 26 May 2006 42,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2006 42,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,147 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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S2 WLO 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 65%.

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 S2 WLO, 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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S2 WLO is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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