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VX51 XZS

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,311 mi
Last recorded68,311 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XZS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 68,289 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,637 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,338 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear / front to rear, general (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (7.1.2)

Front Both front bump stops split/perished.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland perished (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland perished (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear / front to rear, general (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (7.1.2)

Front Both front bump stops split/perished.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland perished (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland perished (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,883 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,122 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,438 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,484 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,303 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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VX51 XZS is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VX51 XZS, 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 VX51 XZS registered?

VX51 XZS is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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