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R16 HVY

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 HVY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 91,266 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,050 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside 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 24 Jan 2017 84,751 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + small bulge tread edge /sidewall

car as under trays

Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + small bulge tread edge /sidewall

car as under trays

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,848 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim n/t (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim n/t (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,166 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,166 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,302 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,459 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,522 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,631 miles

slight pitting to front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 13 May 2009 45,007 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 45,007 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,292 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 21 Mar 2006 24,057 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp aim set on the minimum requirment

outer sill and floor covers fitted

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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R16 HVY is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R16 HVY, 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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What year was R16 HVY registered?

R16 HVY is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is R16 HVY safe to buy?

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