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S888 JLM

2001 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 JLM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,643 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,551 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front waster jets only just provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

both front waster jets only just provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 83,964 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 83,942 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2020 76,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 72,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 72,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 69,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,897 miles

front and rear tyres inner edge wearing low

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 56,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyres inner edge wearing low

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,356 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,808 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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S888 JLM is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S888 JLM, 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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S888 JLM is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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