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Y359 PBJ

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

166,354 mi
Last recorded166,354 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 PBJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 166,354 miles

Both front tyres 11 years old

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 164,911 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces of discs in very poor condition(both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 164,911 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces of discs in very poor condition(both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 163,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 163,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Both pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 162,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 160,718 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 160,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN / DULL (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 157,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,915 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 151,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 140,349 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 140,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 29 Sep 2015 136,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 132,858 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 132,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 122,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,996 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 16 Mar 2010 107,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 107,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,095 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,813 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2008 87,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,968 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2007 75,968 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)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,312 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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Y359 PBJ is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 Y359 PBJ, 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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Y359 PBJ is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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