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RV52 YLX

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,083 mi
Last recorded101,083 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YLX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,083 miles

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

Nearside Slight play in the steering

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,148 miles

Nearside Slight play in the steering

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 95,533 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 95,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Self leaving adjuster broken for headlight

Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Self leaving adjuster broken for headlight

Pass 1 Apr 2023 93,732 miles

tested wet retest

Fail 27 Mar 2023 93,725 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 25 Mar 2022 91,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,667 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,984 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,955 miles

Front lower radiator retaining brackets corroded leaving radiator insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2016 79,955 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front lower radiator retaining brackets corroded leaving radiator insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,282 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 79,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,136 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,917 miles

nsr tyre cut but not to cords

osr tyre nearly on wear bars

Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,917 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr tyre cut but not to cords

osr tyre nearly on wear bars

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,728 miles

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

offside and nearside fornt tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators and close to legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,271 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,579 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 42,565 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,276 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,028 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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RV52 YLX is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RV52 YLX, 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 RV52 YLX registered?

RV52 YLX is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is RV52 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 YLX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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