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ETH 288V

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,782 mi
Last recorded78,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 288V
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 78,782 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both - LED bulbs in halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Both - incorrect registration number (0.1 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,560 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,794 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 71,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,325 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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ETH 288V is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETH 288V, 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

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What year was ETH 288V registered?

ETH 288V is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is ETH 288V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 288V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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