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Y261 NLO

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 NLO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,024 miles

Both exhaust manifolds heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn down to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn down to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,977 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 81,911 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,554 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2017 80,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 79,984 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 77,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,338 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)

fuel cap rubber seal is split/perished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,985 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 54,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 41,220 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 41,218 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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Y261 NLO is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc 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 Y261 NLO, 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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Y261 NLO is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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