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W17 GAR

1999 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Carrera70,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 GAR
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 105,824 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 105,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 100,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,191 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi joint to caliper both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,662 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

overheating. steam coming underneath the bonnet

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,307 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 10 May 2012 65,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 58,810 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,445 miles

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

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

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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W17 GAR is a 1999 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W17 GAR, 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 W17 GAR registered?

W17 GAR is a 1999 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W17 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 GAR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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