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SJO 970

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 970
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 104,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 103,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe to front flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 103,397 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main front rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

all 4 tyres slightly perreshed

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,748 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,048 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,568 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 54,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,613 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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SJO 970 is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SJO 970, 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 SJO 970 registered?

SJO 970 is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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