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J444 VSS

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera54,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 VSS
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 54,300 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

washer frozen at start of test. Thawed out.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,261 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears @ callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,864 miles

ac leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2019 53,854 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))

ac leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,494 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 52,865 miles

windscreen wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 16 May 2016 50,546 miles

Offside Front Curb protector damaged

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Feral cracked no leak (2.3.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 50,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Curb protector damaged

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged Feral cracked no leak (2.3.2)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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J444 VSS is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,066 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J444 VSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J444 VSS registered?

J444 VSS is a 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is J444 VSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 VSS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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