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TGC 266E

2000 Porsche 912

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

37,183 mi
Last recorded37,183 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91242,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 266E
MakePorsche
Model912
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,183 miles

Front FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,026 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

hazard lamps illuminated continually

Fail 26 Oct 2020 37,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

hazard lamps illuminated continually

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,889 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,479 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,371 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 36,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes slight binding

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexihose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexihose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 36,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexihose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexihose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,870 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake effiency only just met

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,235 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,945 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 34,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,107 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 34,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension surface corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front indicator incorrect position

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,460 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension surface corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front indicator incorrect position

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,018 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust corroding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension bushes perishing

Underside body heavily undersealed

offside front innerwing/sill corroded and holed

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,367 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 30,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 29,907 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 912?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 424 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
512
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 123
Stop lamp not working 76
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
brake binding 73
Direction indicator incorrect colour 67
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TGC 266E is a 2000 Porsche 912 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2000 Porsche 912 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 42,227 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 912 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGC 266E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 912 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 26 years old, this Porsche 912 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TGC 266E is a 2000 Porsche 912, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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