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S3 MKW

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MKW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 112,200 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 111,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 110,434 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 108,371 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 106,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 102,347 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and sill cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,784 miles

under trays /sill covers

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,977 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,315 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel cup seal slight worn

haedlight aim slight low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,777 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS HAVE SERIOUSLY DETERIORATED ,,,(ATTEND).

REAR TYRES HAVE WORN LOW, TREAD BARELY VISIBLE IN SOME PLACES. NOTE:: RAISED-TREAD TYRES,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 3 Oct 2010 76,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly deteriorated/worn

Pass 16 Aug 2009 73,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,900 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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S3 MKW is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S3 MKW, 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 S3 MKW registered?

S3 MKW is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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