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FJ51 BBK

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BBK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,152 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2025 88,152 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2025 88,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body support bar corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2023 88,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 84,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,405 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,188 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,480 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,100 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 42,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FJ51 BBK is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ51 BBK, 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.

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What year was FJ51 BBK registered?

FJ51 BBK is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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