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S5 SSP

1999 Porsche Carrera

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,549 mi
Last recorded105,549 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Porsche Carrera70,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 SSP
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,549 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 100,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,395 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,576 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 56,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,158 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 85,158 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,837 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,826 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 31,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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S5 SSP is a 1999 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 70,747 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 SSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 27 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 SSP registered?

S5 SSP is a 1999 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S5 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 SSP shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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