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W488 PHY

2000 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,650 mi
Last recorded110,650 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 PHY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 110,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 109,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,272 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 103,197 miles

BOTH EXHAUST BOX`S CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside exhaust box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,330 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 94,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,323 miles

limited view on inspection on underside off vehicle due to belly pans fitted

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 81,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,109 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,193 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,824 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 51,824 miles

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PHY is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W488 PHY safe to buy?

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