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S402 JGT

1998 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Porsche 91180,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 JGT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 123,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,568 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 121,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,832 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 116,825 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,961 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 112,031 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,022 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,022 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s backbox (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 106,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 95,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 95,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 93,505 miles

all four discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,862 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,267 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the extreme inner edges outside of testable area

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 80,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,351 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)

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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S402 JGT is a 1998 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S402 JGT, 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 S402 JGT registered?

S402 JGT is a 1998 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S402 JGT safe to buy?

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