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Y438 TFG

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,895 mi
Last recorded128,895 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 TFG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 128,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 128,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded shock body (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks to sidewall - 2014 dated - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded shock body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks to sidewall - 2014 dated - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 126,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 125,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides, along nearside under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, front and rear, also along the nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 121,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,947 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 118,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 114,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,472 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper split still clears screen

Fail 4 Jun 2014 105,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper blade worn but still clearing windscreen

Pass 15 May 2013 98,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 91,380 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 May 2012 91,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 19 May 2011 85,045 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 85,008 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,265 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 May 2010 78,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 73,058 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2008 68,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,578 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 TFG is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y438 TFG, 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 Y438 TFG registered?

Y438 TFG is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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