1998 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · S59 APF
1998 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 56,845 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S59 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2024
- 56,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S59 APF 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 (S59 APF) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S59 APF Mileage History
- 18/10/202255,200 mi
- 27/10/202255,222 mi+22 mi
- 26/10/202356,192 mi+970 mi
- 27/10/202356,195 mi+3 mi
- 21/10/202456,845 mi+650 mi
Average of roughly 818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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