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FRB 187L

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,381 mi
Last recorded57,381 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 187L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,381 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 57,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,381 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 57,381 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,364 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front indicator lense cover loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 57,364 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front indicator lense cover loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion started to nearside door shut area

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

main beam tale tell light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,424 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,263 miles

n/s/r /o/s/r o/s/f valves are cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,583 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,583 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,686 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,845 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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FRB 187L is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FRB 187L, 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 FRB 187L registered?

FRB 187L is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FRB 187L safe to buy?

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