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PB51 PAB

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,246 mi
Last recorded136,246 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 PAB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,246 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 135,457 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 134,341 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,997 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 132,976 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,490 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,071 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 130,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 129,154 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,004 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 114,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,729 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 111,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,916 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,932 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 62,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 43,524 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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PB51 PAB is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PB51 PAB, 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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PB51 PAB is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is PB51 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB51 PAB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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