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Y291 BVV

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,398 mi
Last recorded51,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 BVV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,398 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,288 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 49,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 48,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower boot poor (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

parts of exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,447 miles

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

Nearside 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 Mar 2013 45,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,146 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,756 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,923 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 37,984 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,284 miles

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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Y291 BVV is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y291 BVV, 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 Y291 BVV registered?

Y291 BVV is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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