2000 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol/gas · W994 AVE
2000 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol/gas). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 88,449 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W994 AVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 88,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W994 AVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Porsche 911 (W994 AVE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
W994 AVE Mileage History
- 19/01/202386,520 mi
- 24/01/202487,269 mi+749 mi
- 24/01/202487,274 mi+5 mi
- 21/01/202587,993 mi+719 mi
- 22/01/202688,449 mi+456 mi
Average of roughly 641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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