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RX51 RVJ

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,696 mi
Last recorded73,696 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RVJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,357 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs have surface rust on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 72,357 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs have surface rust on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,984 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fitted incorrect, but still secure

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,561 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,982 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S rigid brake pipe from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 64,979 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S rigid brake pipe from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 62,525 miles

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 29 May 2017 59,994 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 59,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 57,433 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 57,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,403 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Fail 11 May 2015 55,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn at inner edges

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 22 May 2014 52,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,398 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulder

Offside reartyre worn inner shoulderand splits in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 46,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,533 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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RX51 RVJ is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 RX51 RVJ, 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 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX51 RVJ registered?

RX51 RVJ is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RX51 RVJ safe to buy?

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