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L20 SFB

2002 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 SFB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,098 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe is corroding

both front to rear brake pipes are corroding

both front tyres are perishing

both rear tyres are bald inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,358 miles

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

both front to t rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,270 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 91,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,715 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,224 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 65,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,783 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 60,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,282 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,853 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,213 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,791 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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L20 SFB is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 L20 SFB, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L20 SFB registered?

L20 SFB is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is L20 SFB safe to buy?

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