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S8 GPW

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

150,716 mi
Last recorded150,716 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GPW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 150,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 145,919 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 144,279 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 144,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,349 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 135,724 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 135,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,109 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2018 127,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,308 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,682 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,711 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

surface damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 17 May 2012 63,117 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

surface damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,050 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 49,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,087 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 36,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S8 GPW is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S8 GPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 GPW registered?

S8 GPW is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is S8 GPW safe to buy?

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