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Y231 NLC

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,875 mi
Last recorded119,875 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 NLC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 119,875 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From the rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust boxes corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,994 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,155 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Engine cover strut weak not holding up

Horn button fitted on top of steering column

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, requires adjustment or inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2010 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,127 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,061 miles

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

vehicle fitted with various under trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2018 102,770 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 102,770 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 101,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 77,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 74,184 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,462 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 69,462 miles

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

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

ALL DISCS WORN

Pass 30 Jan 2007 65,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,233 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 60,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y231 NLC is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y231 NLC, 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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Y231 NLC is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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