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RX51 VKC

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,438 mi
Last recorded76,438 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VKC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,398 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 56,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 37,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 36,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,859 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 VKC is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

RX51 VKC is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RX51 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VKC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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