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MER 543

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,979 mi
Last recorded59,979 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMER 543
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 59,835 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,002 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,507 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front torear

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,402 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,329 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 56,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 56,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,239 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 56,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 55,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,441 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,937 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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MER 543 is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MER 543, 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

How do I check the history of MER 543?

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What year was MER 543 registered?

MER 543 is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is MER 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MER 543 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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