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L1 FST

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,535 mi
Last recorded49,535 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 FST
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 49,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 49,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust manifolds very corroded and leaking exhaust gas slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,263 miles

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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,222 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 44,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front shock casings are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,988 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 43,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,121 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,877 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,633 miles

both rear tyres are worn 2.5 -3mm

rear seat folded down making seat belt check difficult

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,645 miles

engine management light on

unable to check rear seats and belts [folded away]

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,793 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,669 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,090 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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L1 FST is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L1 FST, 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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What year was L1 FST registered?

L1 FST is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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