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SN51 OVW

2002 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 OVW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 86,980 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,542 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 76,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,724 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,535 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,184 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie hose to near side front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie hose to near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,754 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 69,433 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 67,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,245 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,358 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 29,292 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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SN51 OVW is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 61,777 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 SN51 OVW, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN51 OVW registered?

SN51 OVW is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is SN51 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 OVW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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