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C26 MRV

1999 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

155,899 mi
Last recorded155,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 MRV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 155,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 155,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 154,986 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Oil smoke when cold. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 154,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust smokes when engine is cold.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 150,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 146,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 146,701 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel SINKS UNDER PRESURE. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 146,701 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel SINKS UNDER PRESURE. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH IN AND OUT OF HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR OVER GEARBOX. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 141,353 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Oil smoke on start up, (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 141,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

end of exhaust tailpipe missing.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 132,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

end of exhaust tailpipe missing.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,762 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,762 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,071 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 113,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,394 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 94,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,955 miles

nearside & offside front anti roll bar link bal joint worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,850 miles

rattle from rear exhaust resonator box /baffles loose

rear exhaust tail pipe clamps excessively corroded near side and offside

slight corrosion to near side and offside rear exhaust box,s

Fail 11 Aug 2009 83,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad material front and rear approximatly 2/3 worn recommend replaced when brake discs replaced

rattle from rear exhaust resonator box /baffles loose

rear exhaust tail pipe clamps excessively corroded near side and offside

slight corrosion to near side and offside rear exhaust box,s

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,120 miles

moderate surface corrosion to inner faces of front and rear brake discs (near side and offside )

Fail 7 Aug 2008 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

moderate surface corrosion to inner faces of front and rear brake discs (near side and offside )

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,248 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,753 miles

near side rear lower radius arm lower bush very slight seperation

offside rear radius arm lower void bush bonding starting to seperate

rear suspension anti-roll bar mountig rubber blocks slight free movement

Pass 5 Jul 2005 51,275 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

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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C26 MRV is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 C26 MRV, 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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C26 MRV is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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