2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · J234 CET
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2003. Recorded mileage 79,180 km. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 79,180 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J234 CET Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 79,180 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J234 CET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche 911 (J234 CET) between December 2024 and January 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J234 CET Odometer History
- 07/12/202479,173 km
- 17/01/202579,180 km+7 km
Average of roughly 62 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
Later 3.6 engines can suffer bore wear, leading to ticking, smoke and expensive rebuilds.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
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