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W242 AVE

2000 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,704 mi
Last recorded142,704 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Carrera76,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 AVE
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,676 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside. front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 142,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split. joint exposed on lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside. front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 141,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various brake pipes corroded

Various suspension bushes worn, but not resulting in excessive movement

play in steering rack inner joints [offside and near side

Fail 1 Sep 2020 141,731 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk Bush has slid inside arm unable to move by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk Bush has slid inside arm unable to move by hand (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both offside and nearside front ()

exhaust system excessively corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension bushes worn /deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,007 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs in very poor condition an req replacement

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

headlights poor image

Fail 31 Aug 2019 139,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs in very poor condition an req replacement

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 136,405 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition.

Front brake discs in very poor condition.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 132,908 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 129,111 miles

Both exhaust manifolds corroded and in poor condition.

Engine oil leak

Exhaust clamps and hangers corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,530 miles

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

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 122,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 118,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 114,702 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear tyres are worn on to the legal limit advice is to replace now

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,938 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

large undertray and covers make full inspection hard to see all items

Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,420 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 92,163 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 91,838 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 53,532 miles

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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W242 AVE is a 2000 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 76,413 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W242 AVE, 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 26 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W242 AVE is a 2000 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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