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W189 SBR

2000 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,372 mi
Last recorded119,372 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 SBR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 119,367 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements And damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,513 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 118,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired brake pipe on near side of vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test fittings for seat belt still there tested and ok ()

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 118,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

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

bad water leak

Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,459 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,370 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,787 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 98,731 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 96,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,009 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 85,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 81,313 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 81,310 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 73,345 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 68,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 64,798 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 60,744 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,411 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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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W189 SBR is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W189 SBR, 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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W189 SBR is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 March 2000.

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