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VS02 JAM

2002 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

8,976 mi
Last recorded8,976 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche 91161,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS02 JAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 8,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 6,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 4,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 1,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,701 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,778 miles

Offside Rear wheel damage

Fail 20 May 2017 68,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate painted blue & damage bumper (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged & welded twice

Pass 27 May 2016 66,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 63,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 63,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 60,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 60,551 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 55,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,082 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,551 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,983 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 38,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 35,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,140 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 21,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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VS02 JAM is a 2002 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VS02 JAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VS02 JAM registered?

VS02 JAM is a 2002 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is VS02 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS02 JAM shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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