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Y481 RBR

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 RBR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,777 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,705 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 89,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,880 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 71,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,304 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,399 miles

slight damage to outer side wall of o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,399 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to outer side wall of o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,021 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,872 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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Y481 RBR is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y481 RBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y481 RBR registered?

Y481 RBR is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y481 RBR safe to buy?

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