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MLZ 996

2001 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,336 mi
Last recorded130,336 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 130,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,992 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))

undertrays covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 124,262 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 119,445 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,797 miles

both front metal brale pipes corroded

main metal brake pipes corroded

neraside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,036 miles

both rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

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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MLZ 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MLZ 996, 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 MLZ 996 registered?

MLZ 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is MLZ 996 safe to buy?

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