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W479 VLB

2000 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 VLB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,641 miles

Brake fluid under car and around clutch reservoir

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,611 miles

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

Brake fluid under car and around clutch reservoir

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 73,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,420 miles

exhurst to turbo nuts very corred but still seem secure

small rip in nsf bottem ball joint cover but no play felt in joint

Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,420 miles

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

exhurst to turbo nuts very corred but still seem secure

small rip in nsf bottem ball joint cover but no play felt in joint

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,099 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 2009 33,260 miles

oil leak at middle front of car not sereus but in site of potentiol performance of vehical should be looked at.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,260 miles

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

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

oil leak at middle front of car not sereus but in site of potentiol performance of vehical should be looked at.

Fail 28 May 2008 28,748 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 22,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,051 miles

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

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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W479 VLB is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W479 VLB, 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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W479 VLB is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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