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W818 RCU

2000 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,584 mi
Last recorded174,584 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Carrera76,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 RCU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 174,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 174,467 miles

Air con leaking

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

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2022 174,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Air con leaking

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

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2020 173,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 170,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 170,124 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r17 98 w redestein (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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W818 RCU is a 2000 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 76,413 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W818 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 26 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W818 RCU registered?

W818 RCU is a 2000 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W818 RCU safe to buy?

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