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Y396 GAJ

2001 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,747 mi
Last recorded58,747 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Carrera65,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 GAJ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 58,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,766 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Diagonal arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Diagonal arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 55,766 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Diagonal arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Diagonal arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear subframe support bar holed by corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 53,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust clamps corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

power steering pipe ferrule detiorated

Pass 29 May 2013 44,720 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 44,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 42,030 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,511 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,374 miles

some wear on inside edges of front tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 13,458 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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Y396 GAJ is a 2001 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 65,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y396 GAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y396 GAJ registered?

Y396 GAJ is a 2001 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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