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XLZ 996

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,265 mi
Last recorded115,265 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 115,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 115,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 113,571 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 113,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyre inner edges badly worn

both rear tyres inner edges badly worn

number plate letters shaded

power steering pipe end split at offside front rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,543 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 31,374 miles

exhaust manifold to turbo fixings badly corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 May 2008 31,374 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust manifold to turbo fixings badly corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,845 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn

offside front brake disc inner surface badly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,473 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 16,473 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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XLZ 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XLZ 996, 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 XLZ 996 registered?

XLZ 996 is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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