CarVerify

Free Car Check

RL02 FDP

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,660 mi
Last recorded131,660 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FDP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 131,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 129,716 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,960 miles

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 27 Nov 2017 117,545 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 117,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,615 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,506 miles

Front coolant leaking from front of car

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,506 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Front coolant leaking from front of car

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,680 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 95,675 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both silencer seams corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,888 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 87,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,867 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 77,867 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge, slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,794 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,820 miles

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

dried coolant marks around rear pipes to hoses

rear gearbox oil weep?

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,820 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

dried coolant marks around rear pipes to hoses

rear gearbox oil weep?

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,941 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,676 miles

both front tyres close to limit

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,842 miles

ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,735 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RL02 FDP 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 72.7%.

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 RL02 FDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL02 FDP?

You can check the full history of RL02 FDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RL02 FDP registered?

RL02 FDP is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is RL02 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 FDP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL02 FDP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RL02 FDP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.