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KIW 996

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,224 mi
Last recorded143,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 143,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 141,576 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 141,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 140,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 140,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 137,365 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 131,378 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

front macpherson struts have wear in upper rubber mounts

Fail 23 May 2020 131,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

front macpherson struts have wear in upper rubber mounts

Pass 4 Feb 2019 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 124,368 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,519 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 121,513 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 118,473 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,473 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,336 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 110,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 109,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 107,103 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 18 Nov 2008 90,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 74,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KIW 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 KIW 996, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KIW 996 registered?

KIW 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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