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LJ51 VAM

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,130 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,115 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,690 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,259 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 64,258 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,928 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 25,999 miles

front and n/s/r tyres at 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,754 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 6,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,251 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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LJ51 VAM is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 VAM, 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 LJ51 VAM registered?

LJ51 VAM is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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