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N555 ARV

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,433 mi
Last recorded29,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 ARV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 29,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,405 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 29,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 29,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 29,226 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,871 miles

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

under trays fitted making full inspection difficult

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,763 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 28,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,605 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,862 miles

Brake warning light lit on dash

Front wipers smearing screen

Slight Oil leak from Engine/Gearbox area

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,602 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,504 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads low

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2006 23,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

front and rear discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads low

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2005 17,167 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)

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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N555 ARV is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N555 ARV, 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 N555 ARV registered?

N555 ARV is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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