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LN51 VUO

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,631 mi
Last recorded61,631 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VUO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,894 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 59,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 59,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,876 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroding at the bottom.

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 56,876 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroding at the bottom.

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper to flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper to flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,898 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 55,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked 265/35zr18 97y goodyear eagle f1

gearbox oil leak

play inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 47,427 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,922 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,478 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,697 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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LN51 VUO is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN51 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 VUO registered?

LN51 VUO is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is LN51 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VUO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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