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B8 SPR

1999 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SPR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 79,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 79,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,832 miles

all dicsc corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,133 miles

oil leak

undertrays

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all discs surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,128 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,365 miles

brake pad warning indicator alluminated

Pass 29 May 2009 69,418 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 69,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,724 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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B8 SPR is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 SPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 SPR registered?

B8 SPR is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is B8 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SPR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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