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RUI 996

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,115 mi
Last recorded70,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,115 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,880 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 68,880 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 68,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 66,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 59,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 58,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,927 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,913 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,913 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 35,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,590 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 10,718 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,718 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 9,089 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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RUI 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RUI 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 24 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 RUI 996 registered?

RUI 996 is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is RUI 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 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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