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R900 RSW

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,827 mi
Last recorded142,827 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 RSW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 142,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 133,771 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 133,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 129,519 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 126,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 122,826 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 122,826 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 94,792 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,711 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All brake disc worn / lipped.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,739 miles

brake warning lamp on brake check recomended asap

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 48,991 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

piece of metal in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,251 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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R900 RSW is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R900 RSW, 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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R900 RSW is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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