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S33 PWS

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 PWS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 136,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 135,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 131,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 129,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,710 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,170 miles

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

Ignition Barrel Sticking

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Lower Coolant leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,970 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 104,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 100,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 100,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,704 miles

advise front tyres worn on inside edges

advise surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 13 Apr 2011 85,704 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise front tyres worn on inside edges

advise surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,465 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 54,179 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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S33 PWS is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S33 PWS, 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 S33 PWS registered?

S33 PWS is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S33 PWS safe to buy?

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