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Y161 VHJ

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,676 mi
Last recorded84,676 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 VHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 84,676 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 84,663 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 83,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,443 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 80,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 78,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,901 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust boxes are corroded on the join

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 73,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

oil leak

rear exhaust boxes are corroded on the join

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 71,417 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 63,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 58,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 50,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 47,183 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 47,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 40,335 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 35,527 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 35,524 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y161 VHJ 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 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y161 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y161 VHJ registered?

Y161 VHJ is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y161 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 VHJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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