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JIG 7261

2002 Porsche Carrera

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

86,756 mi
Last recorded86,756 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Carrera69,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 7261
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,354 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,671 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,544 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2021 79,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 77,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2019 75,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,071 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front both side tyre in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2018 74,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front both side tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,093 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory*** (4.1.E.1)

front both sides Tyre in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory*** (4.1.E.1)

front both sides Tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,523 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,438 miles

front discs worn slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,917 miles

rear ns tyre has damage to outer side wall

slight wear to front discs

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,927 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,763 miles

all brake discs starting to score and corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,633 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,441 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,903 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)

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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JIG 7261 is a 2002 Porsche Carrera in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 69,081 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 JIG 7261, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIG 7261 registered?

JIG 7261 is a 2002 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is JIG 7261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 7261 shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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