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W838 OYJ

2000 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche 91170,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 OYJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 65,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 65,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Chassis brace bars corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All coffin arm bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,805 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 60,805 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 58,893 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Anti roll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2023 58,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear Exhaust boxes split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Anti roll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 56,566 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 52,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 50,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,964 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 47,964 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 47,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,119 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Wiper blade is splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,883 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 45,883 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,426 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

digital mileometer display not illiminating on dash display

nearside front tyre void of tread , recommend renewal of tyre 225/40zr 18

offside front tyre inner tread worn to legal limit (1.6mm), recommend renewal of tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,699 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,057 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,173 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,325 miles

brake discs starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,756 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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W838 OYJ is a 2000 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W838 OYJ, 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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W838 OYJ is a 2000 Porsche 911, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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