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S321 ORT

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 ORT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 53,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 52,909 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 52,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,989 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,913 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 46,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,606 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 40,356 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,271 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 32,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,053 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 19,570 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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S321 ORT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S321 ORT, 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 S321 ORT registered?

S321 ORT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S321 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 ORT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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