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S159 FWY

1999 Porsche Carrera GT

Silver Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,617 mi
Last recorded95,617 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Porsche Carrera GT76,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 FWY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 94,885 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 94,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,350 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency low D.B.T 17%

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,728 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,055 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 87,603 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 87,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,189 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc(s) pitted

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2009 87,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 87,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 77,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,782 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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S159 FWY is a 1999 Porsche Carrera GT in Silver with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S159 FWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S159 FWY is a 1999 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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