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Y238 NBY

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 NBY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 92,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,337 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 90,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,174 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 90,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside caliper pipes corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal heavily deteriorated/splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded/pitted at end and in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated/splitting/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. 2mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside caliper pipes corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 89,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside caliper pipes corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap seal heavily deteriorated/splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded/pitted at end and in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated/splitting/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. 2mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside caliper pipes corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 89,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal heavily deteriorated/cracked.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded/pitted at end and in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot deteriorated/splitting/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside caliper pipes corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside lower arms, centre (tie rod) bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,902 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex hose to caliper pipes, corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal heavily deteriorated/cracked. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small clip end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex hose to caliper pipes, corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside lower arms, centre (tie rod) bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,902 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex hose to caliper pipes, corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap seal heavily deteriorated/cracked. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small clip end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex hose to caliper pipes, corroded/pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside lower arms, centre (tie rod) bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 84,162 miles

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

chips in screen

Fail 23 Mar 2019 84,162 miles

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

chips in screen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,337 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,344 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2016 80,327 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,952 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre 3 mm, o.s.r is 4 mm, 265/35/18y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 69,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,108 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 21 Sep 2011 56,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,594 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,294 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,050 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,117 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 36,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y238 NBY is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y238 NBY, 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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Y238 NBY is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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