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W321 NTS

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,424 mi
Last recorded129,424 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW321 NTS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,556 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 128,556 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 127,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 125,840 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 125,839 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 125,720 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 124,364 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 124,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 124,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,345 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 120,258 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 116,935 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 116,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 113,083 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 May 2016 113,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,130 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 31 Mar 2011 86,529 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs inner surfaces very rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,160 miles

Chip on n/s/f bottom of screen

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,714 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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W321 NTS is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 W321 NTS, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W321 NTS registered?

W321 NTS is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is W321 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W321 NTS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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