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DC51 FAO

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 FAO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 107,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 102,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,954 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 92,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,500 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 148,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 148,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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DC51 FAO is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 DC51 FAO, 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 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC51 FAO?

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What year was DC51 FAO registered?

DC51 FAO is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DC51 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC51 FAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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