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BSZ 996

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,795 mi
Last recorded86,795 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,077 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 84,069 miles

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,949 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,153 miles

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S AT CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,894 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Nearside centre brake pipe corroded

Rear anti roll bar link rubber boots deteriated

Rear wheels rub on plastic wheel arch liner

Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wheels rub on rear wheel arch liners

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,358 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,404 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,269 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,834 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,049 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,425 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 52,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 52,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 32,620 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BSZ 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BSZ 996, 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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What year was BSZ 996 registered?

BSZ 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is BSZ 996 safe to buy?

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