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J666 GSN

2001 Porsche Carrera

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,711 mi
Last recorded90,711 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Carrera65,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 GSN
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,711 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged in engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust flanges and exhaust clamps nuts and bolts badly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,340 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 89,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flange studs badly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 87,230 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top of shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top of shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 81,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,086 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,084 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,833 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2012 45,440 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 29 Jul 2011 43,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 28,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 16,375 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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J666 GSN is a 2001 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 65,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J666 GSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J666 GSN is a 2001 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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