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W229 YBN

2000 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,194 mi
Last recorded91,194 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 YBN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 88,420 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,008 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 85,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front discs are corroded inner faces

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,890 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,393 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 81,388 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,468 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,468 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 May 2013 77,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2013 77,345 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,372 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,367 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 66,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,057 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,122 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake wear indicator wire rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,148 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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W229 YBN is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W229 YBN, 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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W229 YBN is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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