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S40 DRF

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,039 mi
Last recorded100,039 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DRF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 100,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm wearing inner edge 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,275 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 95,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,219 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 23 May 2019 93,639 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 92,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 85,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,892 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Number plate lamps very dim.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamp level unit broken

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Number plate lamps very dim.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2011 75,773 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,858 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,496 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 66,496 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,873 miles

rear brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,267 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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S40 DRF is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S40 DRF, 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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S40 DRF is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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