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PBZ 996

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,461 mi
Last recorded77,461 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 77,461 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,880 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 72,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 69,749 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 67,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,061 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,252 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,337 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 45,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 40,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,272 miles

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

cut in o/s rear tyre outer sidewall, not to cords

Fail 12 Jun 2012 28,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

cut in o/s rear tyre outer sidewall, not to cords

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,939 miles

minor cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 18 May 2010 17,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,312 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,488 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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PBZ 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PBZ 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 PBZ 996 registered?

PBZ 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is PBZ 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 996 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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