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J21 VST

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 VST
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,713 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 88,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 84,884 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 84,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal going to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 80,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 79,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 74,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,432 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,083 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,366 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,455 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J21 VST is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J21 VST, 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 J21 VST registered?

J21 VST is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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