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B16 MDS

1999 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MDS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive eng/gbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 91,399 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive eng/gbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 90,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,043 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,376 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,357 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,193 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,712 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 84,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Lines from Front to Back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above Engine (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,464 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,222 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 78,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2011 75,131 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 14 Oct 2010 68,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,262 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 62,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,248 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,232 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,346 miles

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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B16 MDS is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 75,220 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 B16 MDS, 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 27 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B16 MDS is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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