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W1 SMM

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,583 mi
Last recorded41,583 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 SMM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 40,223 miles

Smell of fuel vapour - no visible signs of leak

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

Pass 15 May 2024 38,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 38,173 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flex Pipe To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flex Pipe To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flex Pipe To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flex Pipe To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 35,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 34,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 54,461 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

possible fault on the gear selector unit

Pass 21 May 2011 32,662 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges + close to legal limit

Surface rust on all 4 discs

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,789 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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W1 SMM is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W1 SMM, 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 W1 SMM registered?

W1 SMM is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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