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S39 ADV

1998 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,739 mi
Last recorded146,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 ADV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 146,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 137,095 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 137,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 133,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 133,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,848 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,835 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,512 miles

Parking brake only just met requirement. 20%

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front badly worn on inner shoulders. Need replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Wheel Alignment check

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,841 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 117,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,795 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 114,050 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 114,050 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 63,664 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

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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S39 ADV is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S39 ADV, 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 S39 ADV registered?

S39 ADV is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S39 ADV safe to buy?

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