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VIL 996

2001 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,890 mi
Last recorded108,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 107,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 107,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 106,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 106,090 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded through

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 94,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,488 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,082 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,726 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,719 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,835 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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VIL 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VIL 996, 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 VIL 996 registered?

VIL 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VIL 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 996 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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