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L500 POR

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,122 mi
Last recorded92,122 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 89,060 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 89,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,476 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 86,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking bake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,353 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position Light Not Working

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 80,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 78,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,138 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,705 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 70,705 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,851 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes at calipers

nearside headlamp lense faded

power steering pressure hose ferrals corroded on offside front

Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,233 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,057 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,470 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,470 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,987 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 35,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,132 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 24,041 miles

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

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

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

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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L500 POR is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L500 POR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L500 POR registered?

L500 POR is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is L500 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 POR 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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