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RX51 YPT

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YPT
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

both front shock absorber slightly corroded

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

mil on dash

Fail 17 Nov 2020 112,238 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

car requires oil

mil on dash

Pass 31 May 2019 107,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil dampness around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,356 miles

e.m light on dash

fuel smell in cabin no leaks found

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and on legal limit

Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

e.m light on dash

fuel smell in cabin no leaks found

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 3 May 2016 101,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit + has a punture

Fail 3 May 2016 101,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit + has a punture

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,120 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,219 miles

EML on

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

coolant leak

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,219 miles

engine oil leaks

EML on

coolant leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,257 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Feb 2013 94,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,994 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 80,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,559 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2009 74,955 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,944 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and near legal limit.

o/s/r lower w/bone ball joint has play.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,990 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 59,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

near side front headlamp aim on the lower limit

Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,532 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 YPT is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YPT, 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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RX51 YPT is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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