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C16 XAA

1999 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 XAA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,173 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded in areas

Fail 20 Feb 2025 79,173 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,998 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 78,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,787 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,857 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,017 miles

floor covers fitted

floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded including brake pipes from the front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 74,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded including brake pipes from the front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,784 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,743 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,670 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,154 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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C16 XAA is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C16 XAA, 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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What year was C16 XAA registered?

C16 XAA is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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