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GXI 491

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,166 mi
Last recorded35,166 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXI 491
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded to upright position

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B has large crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 35,158 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer/ back box seem corroded/ holed at the bottom in the offside rear wheel arch (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cord visible. Outer worn. 285/30r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside back box slightly leaking due to corrosion. In the nearside wheel arch (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded to upright position

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B has large crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 34,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 34,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,482 miles

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

tyres wearing on inside edge fronts

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,979 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,728 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,519 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 17,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 17,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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GXI 491 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXI 491, 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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What year was GXI 491 registered?

GXI 491 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is GXI 491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXI 491 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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