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531 TBJ

2002 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,154 mi
Last recorded79,154 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration531 TBJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,838 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,836 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 73,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,386 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 May 2010 51,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 7 May 2009 46,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,556 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,549 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,829 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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531 TBJ is a 2002 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 531 TBJ, 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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531 TBJ is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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