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S3 XAT

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XAT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,801 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,163 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 89,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 129,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,981 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Jul 2018 63,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,640 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,182 miles

both rear tyres very heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2007 21,314 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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S3 XAT is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S3 XAT, 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 S3 XAT registered?

S3 XAT is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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