2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · MC52 RBU
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2003. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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MC52 RBU Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 15/10/2022
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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