1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · S26 DAT
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 62,936 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S26 DAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 62,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S26 DAT 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 (S26 DAT) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
S26 DAT Mileage History
- 18/11/202159,725 mi
- 17/11/202260,005 mi+280 mi
- 21/11/202360,177 mi+172 mi
- 12/11/202461,369 mi+1,192 mi
- 14/11/202562,936 mi+1,567 mi
Average of roughly 805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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