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W423 SMO

2000 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,717 mi
Last recorded115,717 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 SMO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 115,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,145 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 104,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic under trays fitted making some testable items impossible

Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,615 miles

Emissions not tested slight exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested flexy to caliper pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic under trays fitted making some testable items impossible

Pass 27 Jun 2020 97,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,484 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 1 Jul 2014 82,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,374 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,617 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres almost devoid of tread at outer edge.

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,312 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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W423 SMO is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W423 SMO, 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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What year was W423 SMO registered?

W423 SMO is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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