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FN02 VLA

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 VLA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,990 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 80,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,626 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 72,622 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,596 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,309 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 69,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 67,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall, and worn on inner edg. strong advice

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on near edge

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall, strong advice

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall, strong advice

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge strong advice 225/40R 18

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cut on side wall, strong advice,285/30 R 18

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 63,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,893 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall protection bead

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,282 miles

nearside rear tyre cut outer side wall

Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,282 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,320 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 52,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 31,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,013 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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FN02 VLA is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FN02 VLA, 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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FN02 VLA is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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