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Y498 FBB

2001 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,968 mi
Last recorded49,968 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 FBB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 49,968 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 49,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 49,960 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 49,952 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hub and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 49,935 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 48,604 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,498 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 48,498 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 48,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,135 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 45,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 May 2012 41,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,989 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,942 miles

KIRB DAMAGE ON TYRES ALSO SLIGHT PERISHING OF SIDE WALLS

Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

KIRB DAMAGE ON TYRES ALSO SLIGHT PERISHING OF SIDE WALLS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 32,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,542 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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Y498 FBB is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y498 FBB, 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 Y498 FBB registered?

Y498 FBB is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y498 FBB safe to buy?

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