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LW51 XCS

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,361 mi
Last recorded61,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XCS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 61,361 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,467 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 60,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,601 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 56,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has slightly play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,453 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,054 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,537 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,761 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 38,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,680 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,576 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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LW51 XCS is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW51 XCS, 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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LW51 XCS is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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