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GX51 OLW

2001 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & nearside front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 117,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & nearside front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,906 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 114,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at n/s/f wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/r at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 112,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 112,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both sides (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources poor (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,337 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 108,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 98,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,068 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,068 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 87,608 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,061 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,561 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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GX51 OLW is a 2001 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX51 OLW, 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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GX51 OLW is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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