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W159 VMA

2000 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,580 mi
Last recorded87,580 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VMA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,580 miles

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

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

disability vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,580 miles

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

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

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

disability vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,138 miles

disability car rear seats removed for wheel chair storage

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,497 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,860 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,942 miles

Front discs worn pitted and scored

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear discs worn

Wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs worn pitted and scored

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)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear discs worn

Wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 57,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,648 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plate light slightly dull

Pass 21 May 2008 51,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 47,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,651 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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W159 VMA is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 70,499 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 W159 VMA, 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 26 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W159 VMA is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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