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Y438 OHC

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 OHC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sections of front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 123,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of both front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 123,220 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of both front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 123,075 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 123,075 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear of front to offside rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear of front to offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 122,381 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,539 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 118,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 118,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,446 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 106,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 92,585 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,646 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,646 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 81,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,271 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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Y438 OHC is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y438 OHC, 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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Y438 OHC is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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