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VWY 8

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,546 mi
Last recorded121,546 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWY 8
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to deterioate

Pass 21 Sep 2024 117,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 117,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 116,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 115,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,712 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,932 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,986 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 101,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,032 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 96,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,241 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,020 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,360 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 63,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 50,502 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,326 miles

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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VWY 8 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWY 8, 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.

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VWY 8 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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