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MAD 342V

2003 Porsche Carrera

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Carrera70,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAD 342V
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,692 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 72,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,563 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,322 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn smooth **STRONG ADVISE** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn smooth **STRONG ADVISE** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,292 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection off underside components.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,476 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,569 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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MAD 342V is a 2003 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 70,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAD 342V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MAD 342V registered?

MAD 342V is a 2003 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is MAD 342V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAD 342V shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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