CarVerify

Free Car Check

S16 DBL

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 DBL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 86,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 86,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 86,401 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2018 85,869 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad sensor light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,058 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak, Both manifolds corroding (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,056 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,085 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,356 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,262 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 77,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,215 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 64,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,172 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 53,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 39,424 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S16 DBL is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S16 DBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S16 DBL?

You can check the full history of S16 DBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S16 DBL registered?

S16 DBL is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is S16 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 DBL shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S16 DBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S16 DBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.