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SW52 OVL

2002 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,365 mi
Last recorded28,365 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 OVL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,983 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 27,944 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,833 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 24,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 19,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 16,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 15,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,275 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,419 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 14,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front brake disc inner surface badly pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2006 8,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre tread inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2005 7,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nail in offside front tyre tread

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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SW52 OVL is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW52 OVL, 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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SW52 OVL is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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