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S646 FYG

1999 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,576 mi
Last recorded135,576 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Carrera70,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 FYG
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 135,576 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 132,283 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 132,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 128,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 119,683 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 119,675 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded + pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,691 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

Offside Front shock absorber slight misting and corroding at base

Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 109,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,580 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 104,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,577 miles

ADVISE front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

ADVISE ocasional creaking noise heard from offside front no fault found.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,577 miles

ADVISE front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

ADVISE ocasional creaking noise heard from offside front no fault found.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,498 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 81,498 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front 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 18 Aug 2008 78,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 73,545 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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S646 FYG is a 1999 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S646 FYG, 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.

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What year was S646 FYG registered?

S646 FYG is a 1999 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S646 FYG safe to buy?

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