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V242 MAU

2000 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,762 mi
Last recorded76,762 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Carrera76,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 MAU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp mask converters fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2024 120,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips too the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 116,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,914 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 70,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,087 miles

fuel cap seal perished/cracked

undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,332 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,329 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached sump guard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,415 miles

engine management light on

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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V242 MAU is a 2000 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 76,413 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 V242 MAU, 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 26 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V242 MAU registered?

V242 MAU is a 2000 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V242 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V242 MAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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