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W488 BAY

2000 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 BAY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 112,608 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 295/30*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 295/30*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm 295/30/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,503 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Oct 2017 106,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,718 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,787 miles

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

seals starting to corrod

Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,787 miles

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

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

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

seals starting to corrod

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,866 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,312 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyre wearing inside

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,188 miles

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

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

both rear bottom arms balljoimt covers split

Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,180 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear bottom arms balljoint cover split

o/s/f top mount starting to split

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,632 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,436 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 27 Aug 2009 65,756 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension arm rubber bushes starting to seperate

front tyre inner edges wearing

nearside front top suspension mounting starting to seperate

Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres feathering.

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 59,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,212 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)

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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W488 BAY is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc 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 W488 BAY, 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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W488 BAY is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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