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R8 RHJ

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 RHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 96,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 96,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 94,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 94,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,376 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front UNDER SILL, NEXT TOO JACKING POINT, HYDRAUOLIC PIPE LEAKING

Fail 1 Dec 2017 85,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front UNDER SILL, NEXT TOO JACKING POINT, HYDRAUOLIC PIPE LEAKING

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,721 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,479 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake disc's rusted and worn

body covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,651 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,800 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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R8 RHJ is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R8 RHJ, 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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What year was R8 RHJ registered?

R8 RHJ is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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