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E18 TAP

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,486 mi
Last recorded81,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 TAP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,486 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S exhaust join before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S exhaust join before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,998 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 71,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,586 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts - Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts - Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears - Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 65,570 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts - Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts - Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears - Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,172 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,529 miles

brake pipes to both front calipers showing signs of corrosion

uneven wear on inside faces of both rear brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,226 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 18 Sep 2012 31,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,870 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,204 miles

Rear tyres worn more on inner edges and n/side is very close to minimum. Both rear tyres on 2mm in centres.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,243 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,243 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,365 miles

NOTED SMALL OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE

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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E18 TAP is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 E18 TAP, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E18 TAP is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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