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2002 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

92,442 mi
Last recorded92,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 GU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 92,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 91,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 90,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 88,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs are corroded

under body mot testable items are corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 84,602 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 May 2021 80,476 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 79,203 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 79,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,900 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,269 miles

under trays /sill covers

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,032 miles

plastic covers fitted to car

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,067 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

under body shields fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,705 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,875 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 50,875 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,362 miles

offside front tyre wearing low †slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,018 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 49,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 May 2005 26,718 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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18 GU is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 18 GU, 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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18 GU is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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