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NL52 OWY

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,755 mi
Last recorded84,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 OWY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,755 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/295/30/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/295/30/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 79,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/295/30/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/295/30/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 72,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 72,561 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 68,627 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 May 2016 68,627 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,144 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 58,441 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 58,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,292 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 52,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,694 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,605 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NL52 OWY is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 NL52 OWY, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL52 OWY is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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