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Y151 YBM

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 YBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 88,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,032 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 87,003 miles

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,578 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 82,577 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,930 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,374 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 68,165 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 934,808 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,064 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 62,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,153 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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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Y151 YBM is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y151 YBM, 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 Y151 YBM registered?

Y151 YBM is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y151 YBM safe to buy?

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