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Y159 HMV

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 HMV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 97,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,338 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,491 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 92,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,001 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 90,001 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to engine wont start flat battery (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,126 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,800 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty doesnt stay on (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y159 HMV is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y159 HMV, 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 Y159 HMV registered?

Y159 HMV is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y159 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 HMV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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