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VM51 POR

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM51 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 90,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 90,650 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 89,227 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,017 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,427 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front, Both Front to Rear and Both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,159 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,083 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

no outer sill checks caeeied out as covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,243 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,243 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,501 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,984 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,528 miles

n/s/f tyre very badly cracked and worn close to legal limit

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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VM51 POR is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VM51 POR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VM51 POR registered?

VM51 POR is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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