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W4 YXX

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 YXX
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,572 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,872 miles

o/s/f brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,140 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 66,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases O/S exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,254 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

o/s/f brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 63,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 62,234 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,234 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,823 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 56,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,602 miles

both front tyres badly cracked around side walls (close to limit)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 48,602 miles

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

both front tyres badly cracked around side walls (close to limit)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,185 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,959 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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W4 YXX is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W4 YXX, 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 W4 YXX registered?

W4 YXX is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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