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RA02 BYW

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 BYW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,836 miles

uneven wear on both front brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2024 93,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

uneven wear on both front brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend on rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,140 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 93,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 16,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,598 miles

auto box sump pan porus and sweating

Pass 13 May 2016 88,990 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 16 May 2015 87,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 82,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,807 miles

Front brake disc corroded on inner face o/s & n/s.

Play in rear anti roll bar bushes in U clamps o/s & n/s.

Rear brake disc corroded on inner face o/s & n/s.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,803 miles

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

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

Front brake disc corroded on inner face o/s & n/s.

Play in rear anti roll bar bushes in U clamps o/s & n/s.

Rear brake disc corroded on inner face o/s & n/s.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 70,559 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc;s corroded on inside

both rear brake disc;s corroded on inside

Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,836 miles

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)

front number plate slighty deterated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,708 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 55,706 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2007 43,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 36,980 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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RA02 BYW is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RA02 BYW, 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 RA02 BYW registered?

RA02 BYW is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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