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J33 TSS

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,815 mi
Last recorded101,815 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 TSS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 101,815 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 101,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,597 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both the headlamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer edge and tread perished

Fail 2 Aug 2024 95,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer edge perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer edge and tread perished

Pass 22 Jul 2023 88,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,765 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 83,197 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 83,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers corroded and leaking at the bottom (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre punctured

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,169 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers corroded and leaking at the bottom (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre punctured

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,470 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,470 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 78,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 May 2015 77,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 70,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,903 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,400 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,510 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 37,510 miles

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

all tyre change advised.tracking recommended

Pass 21 Apr 2005 29,326 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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J33 TSS is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J33 TSS, 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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J33 TSS is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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