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SR51 FLY

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 FLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 137,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lamp has water in it

Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 136,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively rough spring mount seized (2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,326 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount rough in rotation

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,164 miles

Central rear veiw mirror missing

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower pivot notchy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 130,164 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Central rear veiw mirror missing

springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 127,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 125,011 miles

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,402 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,367 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 88,367 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,425 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,631 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 20 Jul 2007 68,619 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

fluid leak from offside rear suspect damaged air con pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,723 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SR51 FLY is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SR51 FLY, 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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SR51 FLY is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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