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LJ51 LHZ

2001 Porsche Carrera

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,895 mi
Last recorded92,895 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Carrera65,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LHZ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 83,086 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped off from lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 73,343 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 73,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 61,647 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured spoke (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured spoke (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,376 miles

All front and rear brake pads close to wear sensors

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer shoulder dot 4316 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All front and rear brake pads close to wear sensors

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer shoulder dot 4316 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 42,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,528 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

beam pattern just visable on beam tester

both rear exhaust boxes starting to corroded away

exhaust fixings starting to corroded away

fuel cap seal cracking but still able to create seal

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,079 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,689 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,039 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,014 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,905 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear indicator lamp damage

Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,486 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front and rear number plates not displaying bs au 145d marking

front and rear number plates not displaying name or post code of supplaying outlet

Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,935 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 28,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 26,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,536 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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LJ51 LHZ is a 2001 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 65,329 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 LHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ51 LHZ registered?

LJ51 LHZ is a 2001 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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