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P1 XCS

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 453,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 XCS
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,207 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 95,207 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DURING BRAKE TEST BRAKE PEDAL WENT SOFT, INSPECTED UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM O/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH, UNABLE TO INSPECT AS COVERS FITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,770 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 21 Mar 2019 84,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 10 Feb 2018 83,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish in tread pattern

Offside Front tyre starting ton perrish in tread pattern

Fail 10 Feb 2017 82,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish in tread pattern

Offside Front tyre starting ton perrish in tread pattern

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,201 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,445 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise all tyres getting low on inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,929 miles

advise front and rear no plates in poor condition

advise o/s and n/s rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,585 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,856 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 19 Oct 2006 28,111 miles

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

rear number plate faded

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
brake disc excessively pitted 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
fog lamp not working 7
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P1 XCS is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 53,863 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 Carrera 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P1 XCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P1 XCS is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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