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K701 VLJ

1993 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,688 mi
Last recorded116,688 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Porsche 91186,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 VLJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 115,992 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 114,840 miles

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,555 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 110,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight play ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,349 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 110,349 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,186 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 109,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 109,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 109,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,157 miles

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

O/S/F brake hose close to fouling on lock

Fail 20 Jun 2013 109,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F brake hose close to fouling on lock

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 108,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2011 107,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,070 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 100,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,833 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 82,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,309 miles

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

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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K701 VLJ is a 1993 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 86,972 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 K701 VLJ, 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 33 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K701 VLJ registered?

K701 VLJ is a 1993 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 February 1993.

Is K701 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K701 VLJ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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