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Y126 NLF

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 NLF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 95,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,048 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,616 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,879 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 92,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,319 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 92,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,555 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,629 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,830 miles

Nearside Outer 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 4 Jul 2011 82,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,407 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 80,407 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,982 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y126 NLF is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y126 NLF, 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 Y126 NLF registered?

Y126 NLF is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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