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C4 SYA

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S73,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SYA
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,649 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 78,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has nail embedded (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Offside & Central ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail embedded (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has multiple cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,608 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Offside & Central ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail embedded (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has multiple cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,389 miles

Electronic Stability Control Switch insecure

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 78,386 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Electronic Stability Control Switch insecure

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,123 miles

Electronic Stability Control button insecure

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 78,120 miles

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Electronic Stability Control button insecure

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,083 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,160 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 63,159 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2013 61,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 May 2013 61,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2012 59,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,421 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,164 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,804 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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C4 SYA is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 73,815 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 Carrera 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 SYA registered?

C4 SYA is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for C4 SYA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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