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S8 TUR

1999 Porsche Carrera

Purple Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Porsche Carrera70,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TUR
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,935 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,828 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 75,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2008 70,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,856 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,353 miles

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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S8 TUR is a 1999 Porsche Carrera in Purple with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S8 TUR, 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 S8 TUR registered?

S8 TUR is a 1999 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is S8 TUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 TUR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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