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R8 WAT

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

106,785 mi
Last recorded106,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 WAT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,790 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Bump stop deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,051 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bump stop deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,579 miles

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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 30 Nov 2019 95,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal perrished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2018 94,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,912 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 93,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,747 miles

front discs pitted and corr

Fail 15 Nov 2016 92,747 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link sleeves (7.1.2)

front discs pitted and corr

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,204 miles

both rear exhaust boxes in poor condition, slight blow.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,021 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 89,021 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,308 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 83,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,447 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 76,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,373 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 5 Oct 2011 65,845 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,940 miles

front tyres edges worn

rear brake pads

engine shields rusted

Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,371 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,371 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 10,914 miles

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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R8 WAT is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R8 WAT, 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 R8 WAT registered?

R8 WAT is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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