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S355 APJ

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,365 mi
Last recorded93,365 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 APJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,365 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 93,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,171 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,585 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,663 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,865 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,549 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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S355 APJ 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 90%.

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 S355 APJ, 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 S355 APJ registered?

S355 APJ is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S355 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 APJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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