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222 VC

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 VC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 131,762 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 131,741 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 131,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 125,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,061 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 119,044 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,949 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,477 miles

NSF brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 105,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NSF brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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222 VC is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 222 VC, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 222 VC registered?

222 VC is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is 222 VC safe to buy?

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