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F3 TAY

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,059 mi
Last recorded82,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 TAY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel pipe showing some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 81,742 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car over heated part way in to emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel pipe showing some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 79,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively as washer not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 78,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,325 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 73,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,200 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,232 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,232 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,264 miles

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

only just passed emission test lambda ,advise

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,401 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 54,386 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,094 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,256 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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F3 TAY is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F3 TAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F3 TAY registered?

F3 TAY is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is F3 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 TAY shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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