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GU52 OTT

2002 Porsche 911 Targa

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 911 Targa58,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 OTT
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner shoulder has cut but not deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,311 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 79,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,277 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,988 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 59,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

slight perishing to all tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,692 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 50,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,514 miles

Nearside Front 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 level on minimum

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,710 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 24,592 miles

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

advise shallow cut in nsr tyre sidewall

advise surface corrosion and pitting to inside faces of front brake discs advise replacement

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,701 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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GU52 OTT is a 2002 Porsche 911 Targa in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 Targa models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 58,026 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 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU52 OTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU52 OTT registered?

GU52 OTT is a 2002 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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