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S639 GKS

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

Red Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera86,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 GKS
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,973 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,441 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 53,590 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,758 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,429 miles

All tyres worn on edges but still legal !

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,365 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

advise slight play at n/s/r anti roll barr droplink

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,356 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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S639 GKS is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera in Red with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 86,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S639 GKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S639 GKS registered?

S639 GKS is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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