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S317 XDP

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,178 mi
Last recorded40,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 XDP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,178 miles

Both sides rear exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both sides rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,053 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 27,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger side door mirror broken

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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S317 XDP is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S317 XDP, 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

How do I check the history of S317 XDP?

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What year was S317 XDP registered?

S317 XDP is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S317 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 XDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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