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LX51 OSL

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 OSL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, pipes off the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 99,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, pipes off the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 98,900 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 98,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central strut / bar across prop shaft tunnel cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 98,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 92,345 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 92,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 86,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 85,207 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,578 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 68,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 67,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,564 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,283 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,557 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 48,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,431 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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LX51 OSL is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LX51 OSL, 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 LX51 OSL registered?

LX51 OSL is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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