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L123 XXX

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,648 mi
Last recorded95,648 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 XXX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 95,648 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,325 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 86,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,685 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side skirts and undertray not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S tail pipe end loose

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side skirts and undertray not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 85,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Oil on the minimum

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,593 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,592 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative DROPLINK BROKEN OFF (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,049 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 83,049 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2016 80,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,312 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipes starting to corroded on steering rack,

Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipes starting to corroded on steering rack,

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,789 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 71,782 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 71,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,566 miles

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

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

parking brake requires attention

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

parking brake requires attention

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,017 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,773 miles

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,328 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 37,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 18,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L123 XXX is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L123 XXX, 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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L123 XXX is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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