1998 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · C4 LHM
1998 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 73,354 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C4 LHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 73,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C4 LHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Porsche 911 (C4 LHM) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C4 LHM Mileage History
- 06/11/202168,932 mi
- 30/09/202268,934 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/202268,937 mi+3 mi
- 28/02/202471,807 mi+2,870 mi
- 14/04/202573,354 mi+1,547 mi
Average of roughly 1,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
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- Coolant Pipe FailuresModerate
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