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PIL 996

2001 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,136 mi
Last recorded65,136 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 65,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 65,027 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,402 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 60,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 58,620 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 55,105 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 50,270 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 50,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 50,188 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,009 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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PIL 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 PIL 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 PIL 996 registered?

PIL 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is PIL 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 996 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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