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Y42 PNV

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 PNV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 94,279 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 94,275 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 94,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 92,714 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,365 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 91,008 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 91,008 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 90,357 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,993 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,798 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 80,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2012 77,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,181 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,560 miles

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly moisey

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2007 43,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly moisey

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 26,685 miles

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

front tyres wearing on insid (check tracking)

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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Y42 PNV is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y42 PNV, 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 Y42 PNV registered?

Y42 PNV is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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