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WNZ 959

2002 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,489 mi
Last recorded143,489 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 959
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 143,489 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 26 Mar 2025 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,818 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 140,788 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,858 miles

Brake pad warning light on, all brake pads ok

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded, unable to see complete brake pipe routing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 136,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light on, all brake pads ok

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded, unable to see complete brake pipe routing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 132,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower ball joint creaking

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint creaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 132,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower ball joint creaking

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint creaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,566 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 127,507 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,110 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

items on rear seat not allowing full test of seat belts.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,343 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 102,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,900 miles

Nearside Inner 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 10 May 2013 72,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,562 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 64,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 55,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers smearing screen

both rear brake disc inner faces worn and pitted

Fail 5 May 2009 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers smearing screen

both rear brake disc inner faces worn and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,272 miles

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

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

cut in osf tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,172 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,390 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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WNZ 959 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 WNZ 959, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WNZ 959 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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