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Y297 RBK

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,792 mi
Last recorded116,792 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 RBK
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 116,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 114,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,024 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play

Both rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play

Both rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn to tread wear indicators

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside front shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2019 106,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play

Both rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have slight play

Both rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn to tread wear indicators

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside front shockabsorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,008 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,985 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,984 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both rear tyres becoming perished on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 92,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp self leveling sensor linkages broken, near side front and rear

Fail 18 Dec 2012 75,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp self leveling sensor linkages broken, near side front and rear

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,258 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces poor condition,visual,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,258 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces poor condition,visual,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 51,725 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 68,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 41,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 27,171 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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Y297 RBK is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y297 RBK, 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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Y297 RBK is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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